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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. At the beginning of Chapter 17, what does Maria bring Oskar?
(a) Flowers.
(b) The newspaper.
(c) A new drum.
(d) A book.

2. What does Matzerath force Oskar's mother to eat?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Meat.
(c) Seafood.
(d) Fruit.

3. Lobasck, the director of training, has what distinguishing characteristic?
(a) A birth mark on this face.
(b) Only one eye.
(c) Hump on his back.
(d) A tattoo on his arm.

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

5. Who gets stuck in the theater seat at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Stephan.
(b) Oskar.
(c) Mama.
(d) Marga.

Short Answer 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?

2. After searching for a tutor to teach him the alphabet, who finally agrees to teach Oskar?

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

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

5. What wakes Oskar up after he falls asleep in the mail room of the post office?

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