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

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

3. Each day, Oskar sees the school children outside. What does he feel toward these children?
(a) Envy.
(b) Hate.
(c) Appreciation.
(d) Happiness.

4. 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?
(a) Too many to count.
(b) Only 5 steps.
(c) Over 100 steps.
(d) About 35 steps.

5. When does Oskar lose his ability to shatter glass with his voice?
(a) When he is 10 years old.
(b) The year before entering the mental hospital.
(c) He never loses this ability.
(d) After a car accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?

2. Why doesn't Greff want Oskar to play with the books?

3. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?

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

5. 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?

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