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Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann
Contributed by: Worrall
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Buddenbrooks'?
A) Thomas Mann
B) Leo Tolstoy
C) Franz Kafka
D) Hermann Hesse
  • 2. In which city is 'Buddenbrooks' primarily set?
A) Hamburg
B) Lübeck
C) Munich
D) Berlin
  • 3. Which character is known for their artistic aspirations?
A) Christiane Buddenbrook
B) Thomas Buddenbrook
C) Hermine Kleene
D) Gerda Buddenbrook
  • 4. Who is the cousin that struggles with alcoholism?
A) Thomas Buddenbrook
B) Johann Buddenbrook
C) Christian Buddenbrook
D) Eduard Buddenbrook
  • 5. How does the novel depict the tension between tradition and modernity?
A) By ignoring social issues
B) Through generational conflict
C) With a focus on technology
D) By celebrating historical accuracy
  • 6. What is the relationship between Thomas and Antonie Buddenbrook?
A) Husband and wife
B) Siblings
C) Cousins
D) Father and daughter
  • 7. What literary style is 'Buddenbrooks' written in?
A) Modernism
B) Realism
C) Surrealism
D) Romanticism
  • 8. What happens to the Buddenbrook family over the generations?
A) They become nobility
B) They move to America
C) They decline in status and wealth
D) They expand their wealth and power
  • 9. What ultimately leads to the downfall of the Buddenbrook family?
A) Excessive wealth
B) External enemies
C) Inability to adapt to changing circumstances
D) Bad luck
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