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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part II," how many female servants does Elizabeth have?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

2. What day of the week do the Buddenbrooks gather at the Buddenbrook house?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Saturday.

3. Who goes with Tony to the Schwartzkopf's home in "Part III"?
(a) The Consul.
(b) Tom.
(c) Grunlich.
(d) Christian.

4. Why does Justus come to town in "Part V"?
(a) To clean the Consul's house.
(b) To go through the Consul's books.
(c) To discuss the Consul's will.
(d) To plan the Consul's funeral.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom approve of Permaneder as a suitor for Tony?

2. What month is it in "Part III"?

3. What does Grunlich say about his courting of Tony in "Part IV"?

4. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?

5. How is Justus related to the Consul?

(see the answer key)

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