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

2. Lobasck, the director of training, has what distinguishing characteristic?
(a) Only one eye.
(b) A tattoo on his arm.
(c) Hump on his back.
(d) A birth mark on this face.

3. What wakes Oskar up after he falls asleep in the mail room of the post office?
(a) Machine gun fire.
(b) The mail carriers.
(c) Bronski.
(d) Thunder.

4. What is Oskar convinced that the Germans are after?
(a) His Drum.
(b) Bronski.
(c) Oskar.
(d) The mail.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Whose companionship does Oskar seek after his mother's death?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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