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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part VI," why does Tom want Tony to return to Munich?
(a) Because Permaneder is the only person who can support her.
(b) So she can try to get some of her dowry back.
(c) Because Permaneder keeps asking him to help get her back.
(d) So he won't be scandalized by her.

2. What role is Tom elected to in "Part VII"?
(a) City senator.
(b) Master senator.
(c) Merchant senator.
(d) State senator.

3. Why does Frau Consul beg the doctors for narcotics?
(a) She wants to die.
(b) She wants them to sleep.
(c) She wants to give them to Tony.
(d) She is addicted to them.

4. Where does Frau Consul suffer from an infection in "Part IX"?
(a) Her stomach.
(b) Her lungs.
(c) Her blood.
(d) Her heart.

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

6. How does Tom compare Permaneder to the Buddenbrooks?
(a) He is more barbaric.
(b) He is better educated.
(c) He is less formal.
(d) He is richer.

7. Why does Tom approve of Permaneder as a suitor for Tony?
(a) Because he no longer cares who Tony marries.
(b) Because his mother enjoys Permaneder's company.
(c) Because he is a rich man.
(d) Because he is a good man.

8. Why does the head of the city attend Hanno's christening?
(a) Because he went to the wrong church.
(b) Because of Tom's social status.
(c) Because he is related to Gerda.
(d) Because he is trying to scare Tom.

9. In "Part VIII," how old is Eric?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 20.

10. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?
(a) His smile.
(b) His accent.
(c) His hairstyle.
(d) His clothing.

11. What joke does Tom make about Tony's involvement in Erica's wedding?
(a) He says she shouldn't give marriage advice.
(b) He says she is getting married for the third time.
(c) He says she has broken the curse.
(d) He says she is a bad luck charm.

12. Why does Tony decide to return home with Erica in "Part VI"?
(a) She doesn't say why she's coming home.
(b) She missed her family.
(c) Her lack of money.
(d) Her husband's behavior.

13. While Tony is away in Munich, what does Christian do that upsets Tom?
(a) He goes out frequently.
(b) He starts reading radical literature.
(c) He starts gambling.
(d) He quits his job.

14. In "Part VIII," why does Tony avoid social situations?
(a) She wants to keep her life private.
(b) She isn't invited to anything.
(c) She is trying to protect her daughter's money.
(d) She is ashamed of her divorces.

15. What does Christian want after Frau Consul's death?
(a) The furniture.
(b) The house.
(c) The paintings.
(d) The plates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Frau Consul before she dies?

2. What does the book Tom reads in "Part X" say life is?

3. When their son is born in "Part VII," why does it settle Gerda's fears?

4. How old is Hugo Weinschenk in "Part VIII"?

5. Why does Tom wonder about what he should do with his life in "Part X"?

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