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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Tapered at the Foot | Chapter 14, Herbert Truczinski's Back.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Stationary.
(c) Books.
(d) A jazz recorder.

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

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

4. When Oskar's first drum breaks and his parents think he might be cut by it, what do his parents use to try to bribe him into giving up his drum?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) A visit to the zoo.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) A new drum.

5. Who does Oskar think he looks like?
(a) Matzerath.
(b) Baby Jesus.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oskar possesses a special gift that he uses when upset over someone taking his drum. What is this gift?

2. One day Oskar is drumming down the street. Who follows him in parade-like form down the street?

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

4. What happens after Joseph Koljaiczak hides under Anna Bronksi's skirts?

5. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?

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