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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. How much does Oskar grow during the train ride?
(a) 3-4 feet.
(b) 1-2 inches.
(c) 3-4 inches.
(d) He does not grow.

2. What is a regular activity for Oskar and Klepp after their initial meeting?
(a) Going on double dates.
(b) Going to Communist meetings.
(c) Robbing stores.
(d) Going to the movies.

3. Who visits Oskar and Lankes while on vacation?
(a) 2 dead nuns.
(b) Lankes wife.
(c) Kurt.
(d) Maria.

4. Who is hired to play at the Onion Cellar?
(a) The Rhine River Three.
(b) The Dusters.
(c) The Danzig Rebels.
(d) The midget troupe.

5. In Chapter 35, where does the military send Ktzster?
(a) Home.
(b) Danzig.
(c) Berlin.
(d) The Arctic front.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Oskar paid for the gravestones?

2. What does Oskar's landlord resemble?

3. What type of letter does Oskar read of the nurses?

4. What does Oskar develop because of the bouncing of the train?

5. What does Oskar think he will do if released?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a significant portrait that Oskar modeled for and who modeled with him?

2. Why does Oskar give Vittlar the aquamarine ring?

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

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

5. How does Oskar feel about Klepp after he becomes a member of the Communist party?

6. How does Oskar tell Klepp his life story?

7. How is Oskar able to keep his knapsack when the robber took all the luggage?

8. What does Oskar eventually tell Vittler to do with the ring and the finger?

9. What happens on Oskar's date with Sister Gertrude?

10. How does Mr. Fajngold know so much about disinfectants?

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