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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. Why does Matzerath think Oskar's mother eats only fish?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) It is inexpensive.
(c) She is ill.
(d) There is nothing else to eat.

2. What does Oskar's mother eat for breakfast?
(a) Bread.
(b) Peppers.
(c) Sardines.
(d) Nothing.

3. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?
(a) Drums.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Piano.
(d) Trumpet.

4. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?
(a) A new drum.
(b) A jazz recorder.
(c) Books.
(d) Stationary.

5. Who gets stuck in the theater seat at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Oskar.
(b) Marga.
(c) Stephan.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?

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

5. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?

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