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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 1938, why can't Oskar's grandmother take her goods to the market?

2. Oskar tells the story of his grandfather to Bruno. Bruno thinks Oskar's grandfather is dead and describes the death as...?

3. What happens after Joseph Koljaiczak hides under Anna Bronksi's skirts?

4. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?

5. Whose companionship does Oskar seek after his mother's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oskar feel about quitting school after the first day and what does he do about it?

2. What does the midget troupe eat on their picnic?

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

4. What was Oskar's mother's diet like after Easter?

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

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

7. What happens to Oskar as the other men are taken away by the soldiers?

8. 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?

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

10. 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.?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why was Joseph Koljaiczek running from the law? Describe this event in detail. Is it likely that this event happened the way Oskar tells the story? Of the people Oskar is telling the story to, who truly believes him? Provide evidence to support your answer.

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