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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. Why does Matzerath think Oskar's mother eats only fish?
(a) There is nothing else to eat.
(b) She is ill.
(c) It is inexpensive.
(d) She is pregnant.

2. Oskar possesses a special gift that he uses when upset over someone taking his drum. What is this gift?
(a) The ability to shatter glass with his scream.
(b) The ability to manipulate his mother.
(c) Patience.
(d) The ability to have a tantrum that caused seizures.

3. Whose idea is it to commit Oskar to the asylum?
(a) Maria.
(b) Matzerath.
(c) Berbra.
(d) The Board of Health.

4. As the black market dries up, who supports the family?
(a) Kurt.
(b) The government.
(c) Maria.
(d) Oskar.

5. What do Oskar and Herbert Truczinski do while Herbert is unemployed?
(a) Committed two robberies.
(b) Herbert taught Oskar to read.
(c) Played instruments.
(d) Explored the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Oskar think he looks like?

2. Why does Oskar's mother refuse to go in a certain room of the house?

3. Why doesn't Greff want Oskar to play with the books?

4. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?

5. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?

(see the answer key)

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