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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Scrap Metal | Chapter 18, The Polish Post Office.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A man at the circus tells Oskar he stopped growing at what age?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 21 years.
(d) 1 year.

2. What is Oskar's mother possessed with?
(a) Working.
(b) Dancing.
(c) An undefined demon.
(d) Shopping.

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

4. What circus character does Oskar feel drawn to?
(a) The trapeze artist.
(b) The dancing seals.
(c) The lion tamer.
(d) The musical clown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oskar's mother refuse to go in a certain room of the house?

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

3. Who gets stuck in the theater seat at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 17, what does Maria bring Oskar?

5. In Chapter 17, who does Oskar find to assist with the search of his mother?

(see the answer key)

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