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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Tony say she will consider Grunlich's proposal?
(a) When Grunlich cries.
(b) When her parents threaten her.
(c) When Grunlich buys her jewelry.
(d) When Grunlich writes a poem.

2. In "Part V," what do Christian's family members think of his stories?
(a) They think they are boring.
(b) They think they are made-up.
(c) They think they are strange.
(d) They think they are exotic.

3. In "Part I," what aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?
(a) Its location.
(b) Its plasterwork.
(c) Its number of fireplaces.
(d) Its age.

4. Where does Grunlich die?
(a) In a mob.
(b) In his office.
(c) At a beach house.
(d) In jail.

5. Why does the Consul believe Johann blames Gotthold for the death of Josephine?
(a) Because she died trying to save Gotthold.
(b) Because Gotthold got her sick.
(c) Because he had injured her badly.
(d) Because she died shortly after Gotthold's birth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Part IV," why does Grunlich tell Tony she can't have a nanny?

3. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?

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

5. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Tony's parents support Grunlich's proposal of marriage?

2. How does Tony meet Morten?

3. How does the Consul say Josephine's death affected Johann?

4. What are Morten's political beliefs?

5. What happens to Tony after spending summers with the Krogers?

6. How do Tom and Christian compare to each other?

7. What does Justus do after the Consul dies?

8. How does the Consul react when Elizabeth says she wants to hire another servant in "Part II"?

9. How does Clara's mother help her get married?

10. What happens during the riot in "Part IV"?

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