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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. Why is James Mollendorf of interest to Tom?
(a) Because he can buy Mollendorf's business.
(b) Because they went to school together.
(c) Because he opens up a political seat.
(d) Because he will inherit money.

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

3. How does Tony feel about Hermann Hagenstrom in "Part VII"?
(a) She doesn't know him well.
(b) They are friendly neighbors.
(c) They are good friends.
(d) They are old enemies.

4. Why does Tony move in with Erica after she is married?
(a) Because she says she is lonely.
(b) To help her run the house.
(c) Because she needs a place to stay.
(d) To help her clean the house.

5. In "Part VIII," why is Herr von Maiboom in debt?
(a) Bad business deals.
(b) A family emergency.
(c) Loaning money.
(d) Gambling.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VI," what is it rumored Christian said about businessmen?

2. Why is Christian interested in the house Gieseke keeps for his mistress?

3. In "Part X," why does Tom's town's fortune increase?

4. Why does Christian want to adopt a woman's children?

5. Who is Babette?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Frau Consul's funeral like?

2. How do Clara's illness and death affect Tom?

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

4. What does Tom do in "Part VI" when he begins to take his political career seriously?

5. What happens when Frau Consul becomes ill in "Part IX"?

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

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

8. How does Tony feel about the marriage of her daughter?

9. In "Part VI," how does Tony describe Munich when she visits there?

10. How does Tom become a merchant senator?

(see the answer keys)

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