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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 17, who does Oskar find to assist with the search of his mother?
2. Oskar spends much of his time alone, drumming up and down the steps of his apartment building. How many steps does Oskar's building have?
3. Oskar tells the story of his grandfather to Bruno. Bruno thinks Oskar's grandfather is dead and describes the death as...?
4. What does Maria trade for a new drum?
5. While on his way home from the church one night, where does Oskar go to avoid the gang?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Maria's reaction when Oskar puts the homemade fizz powder in his hand and spits in it?
2. Oskar tells Bruno and his friends the story of his grandfather's possible death. After the story, each character responds with what he thinks actually happened. Whose version of the story's end does Oskar like the best and why.?
3. What did Oskar and his father find at one of the stores during Krystal Nacht?
4. How does Oskar describe himself when he was born?
5. What is the scene like in the Post Office as the Germans invade?
6. What was fizz powder used for and how was it used?
7. Why did the citizens want to be present at the political rally?
8. What is Oskar's involvement in the criminal acts committed by the Dusters?
9. How does Oskar feel about quitting school after the first day and what does he do about it?
10. Why does Greff fall into despair in Chapter 25?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What did Oskar do or say that implicated him in the murder to Sister Dorothea? Provide concrete examples from the book. Discuss possible motivations for Oskar wanting to kill her.
Essay Topic 2
This story begins with Oskar telling a story about his grandparents. Discuss the two themes present in the story of the meeting of his grandparents. How does this set the stage for the story?
Essay Topic 3
Matzerath and Oskar's mother join the Nazi Party. Discuss the implications of joining the German Nazi Party. How does this affect or interfere with their relationship with Bronski?
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