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

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

3. Why doesn't Greff want Oskar to play with the books?
(a) They were of a sexual nature.
(b) They cost over 6 gulden.
(c) He thinks Oskar will only rip them up.
(d) He does not want Oskar to learn.

4. What type of existence does Oskar live after his mother's death?
(a) Unfulfilling.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Boring.
(d) Dismal.

5. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?
(a) Talk with Bruno.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Play his drum.
(d) Read the paper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. Who does Oskar think he looks like?

5. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?

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