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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. While modeling one day, what causes Oskar to weep and tremble?
(a) A likeness to his mother.
(b) A prop drum.
(c) A likeness to Maria.
(d) The students laugh at him.

2. While in the nurse's room, what does Oskar use as a drum?
(a) The bed.
(b) The wall.
(c) The nightstand.
(d) The dresser.

3. What do Oskar and Klepp put in the hall of the boarding house?
(a) Lights.
(b) Their instruments.
(c) Fiber runner.
(d) Flowers.

4. What happens on the day Schuman shoots 13 birds?
(a) Birds attack his car.
(b) He loses his business.
(c) He is arrested.
(d) Nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Maria and Kurt sell on the black market?

2. While in the boarding house, what does Oskar check daily?

3. How much does Oskar grow during the train ride?

4. Who is married on the furlough?

5. In Chapter 35, where does the military send Ktzster?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Rottweiler do for Oskar?

2. How does Oskar envision the trial?

3. What does Oskar do at the Matzerath's grave?

4. What extreme measure does Oskar take in an attempt to win Maria's heart?

5. Why does Maria chose to relocate to Rhineland?

6. How does Oskar become wealthy?

7. Explain the situation with Miss Pioch and Willie Volmer.

8. Why does Oskar give Vittlar the aquamarine ring?

9. What is the scene like at the hospital on Oskar's 30th birthday?

10. Why is Oskar hesitant to take the concert promoter's offer?

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