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

2. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?
(a) Grocery Store.
(b) Dime Store.
(c) Consignment Store,
(d) Music Store.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose companionship does Oskar seek after his mother's death?

2. What does Oskar think is the most remarkable thing grownups ever produced?

3. Oskar describes his room in the mental hospital. How does he describe his bed?

4. Who does Oskar think he looks like?

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

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