1. After Hebert's funeral, what does Meyn do after becoming too drunk?
(a) Gets into a fight.
(b) Passes out in a park.
(c) Bludgeons a cat to death.
(d) Steals a car.

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

3. Why does Oskar's mother refuse to go in a certain room of the house?
(a) There is no heat in the room.
(b) The room is used for storage.
(c) She is afraid of ghosts.
(d) The room has too many spiders.

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

5. As an adult, what does Oskar do with his old drums?
(a) Numbers and stores them in the basement.
(b) Throws them out.
(c) Gives them to the needy.
(d) Keeps them.

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?

(see the answer key)

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