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

3. What does Oskar say was wrong with the wooden bench at the church?
(a) Too high.
(b) Too smooth.
(c) Too hard.
(d) It is warped.

4. What type of children does Oskar say are "destructive out of mischief"?
(a) Those who play.
(b) Those with no discipline.
(c) Those in school.
(d) Those who are bored.

5. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?
(a) Castle Park
(b) North Beach.
(c) South Beach.
(d) Zoppot.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 11, Oskar reflects on his feelings about leading others to steal from the shop windows. What does he state he feels about these actions?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 1, Oskar, states that he is in a mental hospital and is being watched. How does he feel about the person watching him?

3. Who gets stuck in the theater seat at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?

5. When does Oskar lose his ability to shatter glass with his voice?

(see the answer key)

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