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