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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Tapered at the Foot | Chapter 14, Herbert Truczinski's Back.

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) Read the paper.
(d) Sleep.

2. Why does Matzerath think Oskar's mother eats only fish?
(a) There is nothing else to eat.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) It is inexpensive.
(d) She is ill.

3. When does Oskar lose his ability to shatter glass with his voice?
(a) When he is 10 years old.
(b) The year before entering the mental hospital.
(c) He never loses this ability.
(d) After a car accident.

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

5. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?
(a) Consignment Store,
(b) Music Store.
(c) Grocery Store.
(d) Dime Store.

Short Answer Questions

1. After searching for a tutor to teach him the alphabet, who finally agrees to teach Oskar?

2. What type of existence does Oskar live after his mother's death?

3. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?

4. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?

5. Lobasck, the director of training, has what distinguishing characteristic?

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