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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Tony's parents think Grunlich is a good match for her?
(a) Because he is a respectable man.
(b) Because of his wealth.
(c) Because of his title.
(d) Because of his kindness.

2. What does Tony tell her father about her marriage in "Part IV"?
(a) She is slowly learning to love Grunlich.
(b) She only got married to make him happy.
(c) She feels she is being ignored.
(d) She expected more money out of her marriage.

3. What is Kai's favorite interest?
(a) Music.
(b) Art.
(c) Drama.
(d) Literature.

4. Why does Elizabeth want another servant in "Part II"?
(a) She wants a female servant.
(b) She says she needs help with the baby.
(c) She wants a manservant.
(d) She needs a second cook.

5. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?
(a) He visits his grandfather.
(b) He writes in to a newspaper.
(c) He sends a telegram to his mother.
(d) He sends a letter to the Consul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eric do after first meeting Hugo Weinschenk?

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

3. In "Part V," what does Tony say she fears?

4. What does the Consul do after being left Johann's business?

5. How does the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?

(see the answer key)

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