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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. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?
(a) The ceiling.
(b) The virgin paper.
(c) From Oskar.
(d) His mother.

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

3. Why does Oskar's mother refuse to go in a certain room of the house?
(a) She is afraid of ghosts.
(b) The room is used for storage.
(c) There is no heat in the room.
(d) The room has too many spiders.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oskar say was wrong with the wooden bench at the church?

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

3. What does Oskar's mother eat for breakfast?

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

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

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