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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 Sister Dorothea mistake Oskar for?

2. Who is the new suspect in the murder case?

3. What happens on the train that causes the passengers to lose their belongings?

4. What is Bebra confined to in the doctors office when Oskar visits him?

5. What does Oskar steal from the nurse's room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What extreme measure does Oskar take in an attempt to win Maria's heart?

2. How is Oskar able to keep his knapsack when the robber took all the luggage?

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

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

5. What happens to Oskar when he gets to the train station in Paris?

6. What are three main characteristics of Oskar's friend Klepp?

7. Why does Oskar give Vittlar the aquamarine ring?

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

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

10. What is the attitude of Sister Dorothea when she first meets Oskar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In your opinion, did Oskar kill Sister Dorothea? Provide evidence based on actual events as well as Oskar's character, to support you answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Oskar's mother, Bronski, and Matzerath. Of the two men, who do you think Oskar's mother truly loved? How does this relationship affect each of these three characters? How does the relationship affect Oskar?

Essay Topic 3

Oskar is isolated throughout much of the story. Provide one example were Oskar is not isolated and determine if this event was real or a delusion. Explain your answer.

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