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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. In "Part VI," what political position does Tom aspire to?
(a) To be a lord.
(b) To be part of parliament.
(c) To be a counsel member.
(d) To lead the city.

2. How old is Hugo Weinschenk in "Part VIII"?
(a) Early 50s.
(b) Early 30s.
(c) Early 20s.
(d) Early 40s.

3. Why does Tom wonder about what he should do with his life in "Part X"?
(a) Because he feels he already reached the high point.
(b) Because he wants to take vacations.
(c) Because he wants to rediscover himself.
(d) Because he wants to make more money.

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

5. Why does Christian request a meeting with Tom in "Part VII"?
(a) To discuss his health.
(b) To talk about marriage.
(c) To make amends.
(d) To return money to Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?

2. In "Part VI," when does Tony say she expects to return home?

3. How does Hanna develop slowly in childhood?

4. What instrument does Hanno play?

5. Why does Tom fall in "Part X"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tom do when Christian asks for money in "Part VII"?

2. What things occur to end the marriage between Tony and Permaneder?

3. What book does Tom read in "Part X"?

4. What does Erica's husband do when he is released from jail?

5. What happens during the war in "Part VII"?

6. In "Part VIII," how does Tony broker a deal for Tom?

7. How does Tom feel about Tony leaving Permaneder in "Part VI"?

8. What is Tom's first impression of Permaneder?

9. In "Part VII," what does Christian meet with Tom about?

10. What happens after Tom sells the family house?

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