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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. Oskar describes his room in the mental hospital. How does he describe his bed?

2. When does Kobyella, the janitor, die?

3. While on his way home from the church one night, where does Oskar go to avoid the gang?

4. What does Bruno do after not being able to find the fizz powder?

5. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Oskar's family try to get him to do after Bronski was taken by the soldiers?

4. What was to social and economic situation in Danzig in 1938?

5. What happens to Oskar as the other men are taken away by the soldiers?

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

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

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

9. What was the result of Oskar's drumming under the rostrums?

10. What two things are the result of Oskar's fall down the cellar steps?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This story begins with Oskar telling a story about his grandparents. Discuss the two themes present in the story of the meeting of his grandparents. How does this set the stage for the story?

Essay Topic 2

In your opinion, did Oskar kill Sister Dorothea? Provide evidence based on actual events as well as Oskar's character, to support you answer.

Essay Topic 3

Is it possible that Oskar was real? Why or Why not? If Oskar was not real, who was the man in the mental hospital? Explain your answer with evidence from the book.

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