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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 IV," why does Grunlich tell Tony she can't have a nanny?

2. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?

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

4. Where does Tom go on his honeymoon?

5. In "Part IV," what does Grunlich do to keep Tony from visiting people?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johann Buddenbrook describe the way he acquired Buddenbrook home?

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

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

4. How does Tony meet Morten?

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

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

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

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

9. What happens to Tony after spending summers with the Krogers?

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

The author did not intentionally mean for this novel to be a critique of the upper classes, yet it can be read that way. Argue if you feel this novel is critical of the upper classes or not.

Essay Topic 2

"Buddenbrooks" is considered to be realistic fiction. Analyze this novel in terms of this label.

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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