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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Consul want to see if Tony loves Grunlich in "Part IV"?
(a) To know if he should invest money in Grunlich.
(b) To please his wife.
(c) To know if he was wrong.
(d) To know if he should send his daughter on vacation.

2. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?
(a) They helped build navy ships.
(b) They hid in England.
(c) They boarded French troops.
(d) They joined the army.

3. After the Consul dies, what does Tom decide to do with the business?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Rename it.
(c) Take it over.
(d) Move the headquarters.

4. What amount of the proceeds of the house does Gotthold request in "Part I"?
(a) One-half.
(b) One-fourth.
(c) He never says the exact amount.
(d) One-third.

5. How does the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?
(a) With a dance.
(b) With joke telling.
(c) With a poem.
(d) With a prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VIII," what does Tony think makes Hugo Weinschenk different from Buddenbrooks?

2. What is the first time Tom decides to do after being elected senator?

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

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

5. In "Part V," what does Christian do when he comes into the office?

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