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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lobasck, the director of training, has what distinguishing characteristic?
(a) Only one eye.
(b) A tattoo on his arm.
(c) A birth mark on this face.
(d) Hump on his back.

2. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?
(a) A new drum.
(b) Stationary.
(c) Books.
(d) A jazz recorder.

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

4. Why do the characters call Victor "poor Victor" after the war?
(a) He loses his home.
(b) He loses his eyeglasses.
(c) He loses a leg.
(d) He dies.

5. In 1938, why can't Oskar's grandmother take her goods to the market?
(a) She could not afford it.
(b) The border was closed.
(c) The markets were closed.
(d) She found another job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the solider seal in the walls of each pillbox building they build?

2. What does Oskar expect to receive for Christmas?

3. Who does Oskar think he looks like?

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

5. What do the German soldiers accuse Bronski of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Herbert's job at the local bar like?

2. What does the midget troupe eat on their picnic?

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

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

5. While at the beach, Oskar and his family meet a fisherman who is using a horse head to fish. What happens to Oskar's mother when she sees the horse head?

6. How does Oskar feel about quitting school after the first day and what does he do about it?

7. What does Rasputin teach Oskar?

8. Why does Greff fall into despair in Chapter 25?

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

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

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