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