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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, Maria | Chapter 22, Fizz Powder.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whose companionship does Oskar seek after his mother's death?
(a) Bebra.
(b) Matzerath.
(c) Mother Truczinski.
(d) Roswitha

3. What wakes Oskar up after he falls asleep in the mail room of the post office?
(a) Machine gun fire.
(b) The mail carriers.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Bronski.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Hebert's funeral, what does Meyn do after becoming too drunk?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 17, what does Maria bring Oskar?

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

5. In 1938, why can't Oskar's grandmother take her goods to the market?

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