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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. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?
(a) He was an alcoholic.
(b) He was depressed.
(c) He was happy.
(d) He was a torough man.

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

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

4. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Drums.
(c) Piano.
(d) Trumpet.

5. How does Oskar feel about the church?
(a) Fascinated.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oskar tells the story of his grandfather to Bruno. Bruno thinks Oskar's grandfather is dead and describes the death as...?

2. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?

3. When Matzerath leaves the cellar door open and Oskar finds it, what does Oskar feel the cellar is demanding of him?

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?

5. How does Oskar say he dealt with not being about to find him?

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