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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part III,, what interrupts Tom's secret romance with Anna?
(a) His religion.
(b) Her husband.
(c) A business trip.
(d) Tony's wedding.

2. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?
(a) They feel he was a tyrant.
(b) They feel he was a great man.
(c) They feel he was misunderstood.
(d) They feel he was nothing to fear.

3. What does the head of the Schwartzkopf family do for a living?
(a) He is an author.
(b) He is a pilot.
(c) He is a sailor.
(d) He is a businessman.

4. How does Tom's mother change after her husband's death?
(a) She begins collecting French art.
(b) She starts spending more money.
(c) She reads more.
(d) She becomes more religious.

5. What does Johann do the night a riot breaks out in front of his house?
(a) He attends a meeting.
(b) He goes into hiding.
(c) He writes to his brother.
(d) He decides to move.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?

2. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?

3. In "Part II," what does Tony have for breakfast each morning?

4. What years is it in the beginning of "Part I"?

5. How much time has passed between "Part I" and "Part II"?

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