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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 VII," what disease is Clara diagnosed with?

2. What does Permaneder agree to do when he divorces Tony?

3. In "Part VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?

4. How does Tom feel when Herr von Maiboom's family asks for money in "Part VIII"?

5. In "Part VII," why does Christian say he has gone into debt?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does bringing Hanno the office make his relationship with Tom worse in "Part X"?

2. In "Part VIII," how does Tony broker a deal for Tom?

3. What makes Hugo Weinschenk a good match for Erica?

4. In "Part VII," what does Christian meet with Tom about?

5. How does Tom become a merchant senator?

6. How do Clara's illness and death affect Tom?

7. What does Erica's husband do when he is released from jail?

8. What things occur to end the marriage between Tony and Permaneder?

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

10. In "Part X," why is Tom compare his fortune to the town's fortune?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of the Kroger family in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What commentary does the author provide on the arts? What about the role the arts play in society?

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