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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 describe the language of the people in Munich?

2. In "Part VI," what political position does Tom aspire to?

3. How does Tom compare Permaneder to the Buddenbrooks?

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

5. When Hugo Weinschenk and Erica marry, who is wary of the match?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Part VI," how does Tony describe Munich when she visits there?

4. What is Hanno's christening like?

5. How does Tony feel about the marriage of her daughter?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is there an antagonist in this novel? Consider non-human entities in your response.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the role of religion in this novel. Examine the religious characters as well as the non-religious characters. Also remember Tom's delving into philosophy that counters religious beliefs.

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