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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?

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

3. After the Consul dies, what does Tom decide to do with the business?

4. What month is it in "Part III"?

5. What is Christian's strange talent?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Tony's first impression of Grunlich?

3. In "Part I," what types of guests come to Buddenbrook home from dinner?

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

5. Why does the Consul meet with Tony privately in "Part IV"?

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

7. How does Tony meet Morten?

8. In "Part I," what does Johann Buddenbrook decide to do about Gotthold's letter?

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

10. What happens when Tom hires Christian in "Part V"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two conflicts suffered by the Buddenbrook family in this novel. Consider the root of the conflict, how it is treated and the end result.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of the Buddenbrook home. Discuss it from the time it was purchased by the family until its sale.

Essay Topic 3

Follow the history of the Buddenbrook family. What are the major turning points? What are their conflicts? What does this family reveal about their society and times?

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