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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?

2. In "Part II," what does the Consul say about Johann's second marriage?

3. In "Part I," whose lap does Antonie sit on when she recites her catechism?

4. In "Part II," what does the Consul write about in his journal?

5. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Christian like when he returns home in "Part V"?

2. In "Part III," what does Tony do when she returns from the beach house?

3. Why do Tony's parents support Grunlich's proposal of marriage?

4. How does Clara's mother help her get married?

5. What happens when Tom hires Christian in "Part V"?

6. What happens during the riot in "Part IV"?

7. In "Part I," how do the Buddenbrook guests feel about Napoleon?

8. How do Tom and Christian compare to each other?

9. What happens when a Buddenbrook servant refuses to serve the family in "Part IV"?

10. What do the men do after dinner in "Part I"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the commentary on marriage in this novel? Analyze the basis of marriages, and use specific marriages from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the significance of the author's use of actual historical events in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use dialogue to develop the emotions of his characters? Is this effective or ineffective? Why?

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