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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. How does Oskar feel about the church?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Fascinated.
(d) Indifferent.

2. What type of children does Oskar say are "destructive out of mischief"?
(a) Those who are bored.
(b) Those with no discipline.
(c) Those in school.
(d) Those who play.

3. What type of existence does Oskar live after his mother's death?
(a) Dismal.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Boring.
(d) Unfulfilling.

4. When Oskar's first drum breaks and his parents think he might be cut by it, what do his parents use to try to bribe him into giving up his drum?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) A new drum.
(d) A visit to the zoo.

5. Each day, Oskar sees the school children outside. What does he feel toward these children?
(a) Hate.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Envy.
(d) Appreciation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?

3. Oskar spends much of his time alone, drumming up and down the steps of his apartment building. How many steps does Oskar's building have?

4. What does Matzerath force Oskar's mother to eat?

5. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?

(see the answer key)

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