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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Scrap Metal | Chapter 18, The Polish Post Office.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Each day, Oskar sees the school children outside. What does he feel toward these children?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Hate.
(c) Appreciation.
(d) Envy.

3. When Oskar asks Greff to teach him the alphabet, what does Greff tell Oskar to play with instead of the books?
(a) The toy dolls he sold.
(b) The cash register.
(c) The other children in the area.
(d) Potatoes and Cabbages.

4. What does Oskar's mother eat for breakfast?
(a) Peppers.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Bread.
(d) Sardines.

5. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?
(a) Dime Store.
(b) Grocery Store.
(c) Consignment Store,
(d) Music Store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oskar's mother possessed with?

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 does Matzerath force Oskar's mother to eat?

4. Oskar tells the story of his grandfather to Bruno. Bruno thinks Oskar's grandfather is dead and describes the death as...?

5. Lobasck, the director of training, has what distinguishing characteristic?

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