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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. After searching for a tutor to teach him the alphabet, who finally agrees to teach Oskar?
(a) Mr. Meyn.
(b) Mother Turczinski.
(c) Greff.
(d) Gretchen Scheffler.

2. Oskar tells the story of his grandfather to Bruno. Bruno thinks Oskar's grandfather is dead and describes the death as...?
(a) Unfair.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Understandable.

3. Who at the Polish post office is able to repair Oskar's drum?
(a) The Post Master.
(b) A customer.
(c) A janitor.
(d) Bronski's manager.

4. In Chapter 17, who does Oskar find to assist with the search of his mother?
(a) Bronski.
(b) Maria.
(c) Matzerath.
(d) Herbert.

5. What does Matzerath force Oskar's mother to eat?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Seafood.
(d) Meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What circus character does Oskar feel drawn to?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 9, what play do Oskar and the other children see?

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. A man at the circus tells Oskar he stopped growing at what age?

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

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