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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. When does Herr Kroger die?

2. In "Part I," what aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?

3. In "Part III," who does Grunlich confront about Morten's relationship with Tony?

4. What amount of the proceeds of the house does Gotthold request in "Part I"?

5. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe his marriage to Elizabeth Kroger?

2. What is Tony's first impression of Grunlich?

3. How does the Consul react when Elizabeth says she wants to hire another servant in "Part II"?

4. In "Part II," how does Tony react to being at boarding school?

5. In "Part I," what does Johann Buddenbrook decide to do about Gotthold's letter?

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

7. What does Grunlich do when he learns about Tony's letter to her father concerning Morten?

8. Why does the Consul meet with Tony privately in "Part IV"?

9. In "Part IV," what is revealed about Grunlich's business?

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

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 role of political strife in this novel. Keep in mind the process to reunify Germany, the radicals and the rioters.

Essay Topic 3

What commentary does the author provide about social class divides? Consider the marriages that take place in this novel that cross social class lines.

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