The Tin Drum Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Tin Drum Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. A man at the circus tells Oskar he stopped growing at what age?

2. What type of existence does Oskar live after his mother's death?

3. After Hebert's funeral, what does Meyn do after becoming too drunk?

4. What does Maria trade for a new drum?

5. In 1938, why can't Oskar's grandmother take her goods to the market?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Oskar lose weight while he is in the hospital?

2. What was Oskar's mother's diet like after Easter?

3. How does Oskar describe himself when he was born?

4. What is the scene like in the Post Office as the Germans invade?

5. What was fizz powder used for and how was it used?

6. Why does the Board of Health want to commit Oskar?

7. Why did the citizens want to be present at the political rally?

8. What is Oskar's involvement in the criminal acts committed by the Dusters?

9. What does Oskar do when he does not receive drums for Christmas?

10. How does Oskar become the leader of the Dusters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the sexual tension felt by Oskar's mother and Gretchen while they read Oskar Rasputin. What does this tension say about their relationship with men? What does this tension say about the times? How did this affect Oskar?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the whole of Oskar's relationships with other women. Were they all real or did Oskar make some of them up? Was there one woman in particular that Oskar truly loved? Did any truly love him?

Essay Topic 3

Is it suggested that Matzerath was not Oskar's father but rather Bronski was. Who do you think was Oskar's real father? Provide evidence from the book to support your answer. Do you think this suspicion was Oskar's alone of did other characters also suspect this? Explain your answer.

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