2. Why does Oskar think his mother becomes more religious?
(a) She had always enjoyed the church.
(b) A near death experience.
(c) Her association with Jan Bronski.
(d) She has feelings of guilt.

3. In the beginning of Chapter 16, who becomes a member of the Nazi Mounted SA band?
(a) Oskar.
(b) Bronski.
(c) Meyn.
(d) Mezterath.

4. In Chapter 25, who does Oskar have an affair with?
(a) Greff.
(b) Lina.
(c) Maria.
(d) Anna.

5. Each day, Oskar sees the school children outside. What does he feel toward these children?
(a) Envy.
(b) Appreciation.
(c) Hate.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the gang redecorate their clubhouse?

2. What does the midget troupe wear?

3. After another meeting with Bebra, what does Oskar agree to do?

4. Oskar possesses a special gift that he uses when upset over someone taking his drum. What is this gift?

5. Who does Matzerath hire to help in the store?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oskar interpret the invitation of Jan Bronski's father to Kurt's baptism?

2. As the story begins, the reader immediately learns that the narrator is in a mental hospital. How does Oskar wish to change his room and are his changes something that would be expected?

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

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

5. Did Oskar think his baptism was successful? Why or why not?

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

7. During the skat game, Bronski loses because of what distraction?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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