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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. Why is Hedwig almost shot?

2. What words does Oskar use to describe the finger?

3. Who is Guste engaged to?

4. Where does Maria decide to go with her son and Oskar?

5. Where is Oskar the first time he meets Sister Dorothea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Schuman shoots the 13th bird in the park.

2. What does Guste insist happened to her husband?

3. How does Oskar become wealthy?

4. What has happened to Oskar since the death of his father?

5. What type of apprenticeship does Oskar take on after the war?

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

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

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

9. What happens to the family after the train ride?

10. How does Oskar tell Klepp his life story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the sexual tension felt by Oskar's mother and Gretchen while they read Oskar Rasputin. What does this tension say about their relationship with men? What does this tension say about the times? How did this affect Oskar?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of irony with the underlying Christian theme and the Christian Nazis. How does Grass use irony to share his feelings about the war? Cite examples to support your answer.

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