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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Hanno play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Drums.
(c) Flute.
(d) Violin.

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

3. Where does Christian go to live after talking with Tom in "Part VII"?
(a) St. Petersburg.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Munich.

4. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?
(a) He is less serious.
(b) He is more angry.
(c) He is less responsible.
(d) He is better with business matters.

5. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?
(a) They stop showing up for work.
(b) They get into a physical fight with Christian.
(c) They refuse to serve the family.
(d) They are caught with a maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kesselmeyer suggest Grunlich do to save his business finances?

2. What month does Tony marry Grunlich?

3. What do the women in "Part VII" say about Hanno?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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