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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. How does Tony's avoidance of social situations affect Erica?

2. While Tony is away in Munich, what does Christian do that upsets Tom?

3. What joke does Tom make about Tony's involvement in Erica's wedding?

4. Why is Christian interested in the house Gieseke keeps for his mistress?

5. Why does Frau Consul beg the doctors for narcotics?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the war in "Part VII"?

2. What argument do Tom and Christian get into after their mother's death?

3. What is Frau Consul's funeral like?

4. Why does Hugo Weinschenk go to court in "Part VIII"?

5. What happens during the celebration for the Buddenbrook firm in "Part VIII"?

6. What happens after Tom sells the family house?

7. How does Hugo Weinschenk feel about Christian in "Part VIII"?

8. What makes Tom fire Christian from the business?

9. What does Tom do when Christian asks for money in "Part VII"?

10. What is Tom's first impression of Permaneder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the symbolism of the Buddenbrook home. Discuss it from the time it was purchased by the family until its sale.

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 colors in this novel? What do they symbolize? How do they serve as a motif?

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