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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. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?
(a) When she tries to avoid kissing Hermann.
(b) When she shoves Julie down a hill.
(c) While she is sleeping.
(d) While they try to stop falling down a hill.

2. How does Tony describe her first impression of Grunlich?
(a) Boring.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Offensive.
(d) Educated.

3. In "Part V," where does Christian travel from to return home?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Peru.
(d) Chile.

4. How does Clara meet her husband?
(a) Her mother invites him over to preach.
(b) It is an arranged marriage.
(c) Tom hires him to clean their house.
(d) She meets him at work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part V," why does Tony want to take a vacation?

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

3. In "Part IV," what are the lower classes insisting upon?

4. How do Morten's political views compare to Tony's?

5. How does Grunlich propose marriage to Tony?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when a Buddenbrook servant refuses to serve the family in "Part IV"?

4. What happens to Herr Kroger during the riot?

5. How does Tom meet his wife?

6. How does Tony meet Morten?

7. In "Part I," how do the Buddenbrook guests feel about Napoleon?

8. Why does Tony want her mother to visit in "Part IV"?

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

10. What does Tom do when he takes over his father's business?

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