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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. How does Oskar control the customers as they cry uncontrollably?

2. In Chapter 40, as Oskar hears sounds in the room adjoining the nurse's, what does the neighbor ask of him?

3. What type of face does Lucy have?

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

5. What does Willie suggest he do to fall back in love with Miss Pioch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the scene like at the hospital on Oskar's 30th birthday?

2. How does Mr. Fajngold know so much about disinfectants?

3. What type of portraits does Oskar model for?

4. What happens when Billy is overcome with tears?

5. How does Oskar tell Klepp his life story?

6. Why does Oskar give Vittlar the aquamarine ring?

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

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

9. Explain the situation with Miss Pioch and Willie Volmer.

10. How does Oskar become wealthy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What does Oskar's drum represent? Is it possible that Oskar affected so many people and events with his small toy drum?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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