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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36, Fortuna North.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A man at the circus tells Oskar he stopped growing at what age?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 21 years.

2. While on the road with the midget troupe, who does Oskar sleep with?
(a) A solider.
(b) Roswitha.
(c) Bebra
(d) Maria.

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

4. What type of children does Oskar say are "destructive out of mischief"?
(a) Those in school.
(b) Those who are bored.
(c) Those who play.
(d) Those with no discipline.

5. Who at the Polish post office is able to repair Oskar's drum?
(a) A janitor.
(b) A customer.
(c) Bronski's manager.
(d) The Post Master.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bronski call Oskar after becoming disoriented due to an injury at the Post Office?

2. What circus character does Oskar feel drawn to?

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

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. What does Greff do on Sundays in the winter?

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