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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. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?

2. Whose idea is it to commit Oskar to the asylum?

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

4. What do the German soldiers accuse Bronski of?

5. Who does the seven of spades represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Oskar spends a lot of time talking about his family history. One significant member of his family is Jan Bronski. How is Jan related to Oskar's mother and how does Oskar describe this character?

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

3. What happens to Oskar as the other men are taken away by the soldiers?

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

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

6. Why does the Board of Health want to commit Oskar?

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

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

9. What was the result of Oskar's drumming under the rostrums?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the whole of Oskar's relationships with other women. Were they all real or did Oskar make some of them up? Was there one woman in particular that Oskar truly loved? Did any truly love him?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Matzerath was respected? If so by whom? If not, explain your answer. Was Matzerath aware of this respect (or disrespect) and how did he feel about it?

Essay Topic 3

Matzerath and Oskar's mother join the Nazi Party. Discuss the implications of joining the German Nazi Party. How does this affect or interfere with their relationship with Bronski?

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