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

2. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?

3. What do the German soldiers accuse Bronski of?

4. What happens to Bronski after the Post Office was captured by the Germans?

5. What type of existence does Oskar live after his mother's death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was fizz powder used for and how was it used?

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

5. What does Rasputin teach Oskar?

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

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

8. What is Herbert's job at the local bar like?

9. While at the beach, Oskar and his family meet a fisherman who is using a horse head to fish. What happens to Oskar's mother when she sees the horse head?

10. What does each member of the midget troupe perform for the soldiers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

War is an underlying theme in this book. How does the author discuss the war? Does this description provide an adequate background for the story?

Essay Topic 2

What did the the skat cards represent and how did these representations play out throughout the book? Provide a detailed explanation for which character the cards represented and how it tied into their personality.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use mythical characters and events to enhance the story? Choose one character or event, describe it in detail and provide support for why it is mythical.

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