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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 34, why can't Oskar drum or write?
(a) He is not allowed.
(b) His joints are in pain.
(c) He loses his will.
(d) He prefers to talk to Bruno.

2. In Chapter 40, as Oskar hears sounds in the room adjoining the nurse's, what does the neighbor ask of him?
(a) Food.
(b) Company.
(c) Water.
(d) Silence.

3. What does the concert promoter offer Oskar?
(a) A recording contract.
(b) Money for his drum.
(c) A band concert tour.
(d) A solo concert tour.

4. What does Maria think of the Madonna 49 portrait that Oskar poses for?
(a) She is impressed.
(b) She is disgusted.
(c) She is saddened.
(d) She is relieved.

5. As Oskar is in the mental hospital, what does he think Klepp is trying to do?
(a) Steal his drum.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Get even.
(d) Steal his woman.

6. What does the finger resemble?
(a) The cartridge that killed Bronski.
(b) The Polish flag.
(c) A diamond.
(d) The moon.

7. What does Oskar do after learning of Bebra's death?
(a) Gives away his possessions.
(b) Attempts suicide.
(c) Leaves the county.
(d) Cancels his next tours.

8. Why is Hedwig almost shot?
(a) For stealing.
(b) For being a traitor.
(c) For no reason.
(d) For being a spy.

9. How does Oskar feel about the black market business?
(a) He turns them in.
(b) He willingly participates.
(c) He is opposed to it.
(d) He does not know about it.

10. What is Oskar dressed as at the artist's party?
(a) A drum.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A street cleaner.
(d) A jester.

11. Who is hired to play at the Onion Cellar?
(a) The Rhine River Three.
(b) The Danzig Rebels.
(c) The Dusters.
(d) The midget troupe.

12. What happens on the train that causes the passengers to lose their belongings?
(a) They are confiscated.
(b) They are lost in a train wreck.
(c) The passengers throw them off the side.
(d) They are robbed.

13. Who does Oskar meet at the artist's party.
(a) Vitter.
(b) Klepp.
(c) Sister Dorothea.
(d) Corporal Lankes.

14. Once Oskar is finally released from the hospital, where does he decide to go?
(a) Poland.
(b) Spain.
(c) America.
(d) Paris.

15. Why does Mr. Fajngold begin to disinfect himself and the family.?
(a) He likes to keep things clean.
(b) He is paraniod.
(c) Kurt has lice.
(d) The plague has come.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Oskar ask to find Matzerath's party pin?

2. While in Dusseldorf, who does Oskar befriend?

3. How many glasses does Zeidler smash when he is angry with his wife?

4. How does Miss Pioch meet her lover?

5. What type of face does Lucy have?

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