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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. After Hebert's funeral, what does Meyn do after becoming too drunk?

2. What type of people does Greff prefer?

3. What happens after Joseph Koljaiczak hides under Anna Bronksi's skirts?

4. In 1938, why can't Oskar's grandmother take her goods to the market?

5. Who does the seven of spades represent?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Oskar interpret the invitation of Jan Bronski's father to Kurt's baptism?

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

4. What do Oskar's family try to get him to do after Bronski was taken by the soldiers?

5. How does Oskar become the leader of the Dusters?

6. What does Rasputin teach Oskar?

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

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

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

10. What is Herbert's job at the local bar like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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