1. One day Oskar is drumming down the street. Who follows him in parade-like form down the street?
(a) Adults.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Children.
(d) Cats.

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

3. What happens after Joseph Koljaiczak hides under Anna Bronksi's skirts?
(a) The police catch him.
(b) Anna slaps him.
(c) He catches a disease.
(d) Anna becomes pregnant with Oskar's mother.

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

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

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. What type of children does Oskar say are "destructive out of mischief"?

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

4. Why does Matzerath think Oskar's mother eats only fish?

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

(see the answer key)

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