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

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

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

4. As an adult, what does Oskar do with his old drums?
(a) Numbers and stores them in the basement.
(b) Keeps them.
(c) Throws them out.
(d) Gives them to the needy.

5. How does Oskar say he dealt with not being about to find him?
(a) By drumming.
(b) He talked to his mama.
(c) He just continued searching.
(d) He Cried.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?

3. When Oskar asks Greff to teach him the alphabet, what does Greff tell Oskar to play with instead of the books?

4. Why does Matzerath think Oskar's mother eats only fish?

5. What is Oskar's mother possessed with?

(see the answer key)

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