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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 the war in "Part VII" affect Tom's business?

2. In "Part VI," why does Tom want Tony to return to Munich?

3. How does Tony describe the language of the people in Munich?

4. Why does Tom agree to give Christian money in "Part VI"?

5. What does Hanno think of his father's work and office in "Part X"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Frau Consul's funeral like?

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

3. What book does Tom read in "Part X"?

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

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

6. What happens when Frau Consul becomes ill in "Part IX"?

7. What is Hanno's christening like?

8. How does Tom feel about Tony leaving Permaneder in "Part VI"?

9. What does Tom do in "Part VI" when he begins to take his political career seriously?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does this novel work to define what good character traits are? What is significant about these attributes?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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