2. What do Oskar and Herbert Truczinski do while Herbert is unemployed?
(a) Herbert taught Oskar to read.
(b) Committed two robberies.
(c) Explored the city.
(d) Played instruments.

3. What does Greff do in the cellar after creating his latest invention?
(a) Puts better acoustics in the cellar.
(b) Gets rid of all the potatoes.
(c) Cleans it.
(d) Hangs himself.

4. In the beginning of Chapter 11, Oskar reflects on his feelings about leading others to steal from the shop windows. What does he state he feels about these actions?
(a) He wishes he broke more shop windows.
(b) He regrets his power.
(c) He is proud of himself.
(d) He feels superior.

5. One day Oskar is drumming down the street. Who follows him in parade-like form down the street?
(a) Children.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Adults.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?

2. When does Kobyella, the janitor, die?

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

4. What does Maria trade for a new drum?

5. What does Matzerath do after finding out Maria is pregnant?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Oskar spends a lot of time talking about his family history. One significant member of his family is Jan Bronski. How is Jan related to Oskar's mother and how does Oskar describe this character?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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