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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. Oskar describes his room in the mental hospital. How does he describe his bed?

2. What does Greff do in the cellar after creating his latest invention?

3. Why does Oskar think Victor will denounce him?

4. Who does Matzerath hire to help in the store?

5. Lobasck, the director of training, has what distinguishing characteristic?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Oskar describe himself when he was born?

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

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

5. What does Oskar do when he does not receive drums for Christmas?

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

7. Did Oskar think his baptism was successful? Why or why not?

8. What did Oskar and his father find at one of the stores during Krystal Nacht?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is it suggested that Matzerath was not Oskar's father but rather Bronski was. Who do you think was Oskar's real father? Provide evidence from the book to support your answer. Do you think this suspicion was Oskar's alone of did other characters also suspect this? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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