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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?
(a) Play his drum.
(b) Talk with Bruno.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Read the paper.

2. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?
(a) He was happy.
(b) He was depressed.
(c) He was a torough man.
(d) He was an alcoholic.

3. Lobasck, the director of training, has what distinguishing characteristic?
(a) Hump on his back.
(b) A tattoo on his arm.
(c) Only one eye.
(d) A birth mark on this face.

4. How does Oskar try to force a miscarriage of Maria's pregnancy?
(a) Kicks her off a ladder.
(b) Punches her.
(c) Poisons her.
(d) Drops a bag of potatoes on her stomach.

5. What does Matzerath force Oskar's mother to eat?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Meat.
(d) Seafood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 16, who becomes a member of the Nazi Mounted SA band?

2. What does Bronski call Oskar after becoming disoriented due to an injury at the Post Office?

3. Why does Oskar think Victor will denounce him?

4. What does Oskar think is the most remarkable thing grownups ever produced?

5. When does Oskar lose his ability to shatter glass with his voice?

Short Essay Questions

1. During the skat game, Bronski loses because of what distraction?

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

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

4. What does Rasputin teach Oskar?

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

6. What two things are the result of Oskar's fall down the cellar steps?

7. 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.?

8. Why did the citizens want to be present at the political rally?

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

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

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