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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. 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 is proud of himself.
(b) He wishes he broke more shop windows.
(c) He feels superior.
(d) He regrets his power.

2. What does Oskar say was wrong with the wooden bench at the church?
(a) It is warped.
(b) Too hard.
(c) Too smooth.
(d) Too high.

3. What does Oskar insist the gang do with their weapons?
(a) Sell them.
(b) Bury them in the garden.
(c) Use then to take over the city.
(d) Keep them in the open.

4. How does Oskar feel about the church?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Fascinated.
(d) Indifferent.

5. How does Oskar try to force a miscarriage of Maria's pregnancy?
(a) Kicks her off a ladder.
(b) Punches her.
(c) Poisons her.
(d) Drops a bag of potatoes on her stomach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the characters call Victor "poor Victor" after the war?

2. When Oskar's first drum breaks and his parents think he might be cut by it, what do his parents use to try to bribe him into giving up his drum?

3. When does Oskar lose his ability to shatter glass with his voice?

4. Each day, Oskar sees the school children outside. What does he feel toward these children?

5. What does Greff invent after his favorite boy Scout, HNorst Donath, dies?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Oskar's involvement in the criminal acts committed by the Dusters?

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

4. What does Rasputin teach Oskar?

5. What did Oskar and his father find at one of the stores during Krystal Nacht?

6. What is Maria's reaction when Oskar puts the homemade fizz powder in his hand and spits in it?

7. 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?

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

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

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

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