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

2. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?
(a) Drums.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Piano.

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

4. After searching for a tutor to teach him the alphabet, who finally agrees to teach Oskar?
(a) Mother Turczinski.
(b) Gretchen Scheffler.
(c) Greff.
(d) Mr. Meyn.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Oskar convinced that the Germans are after?

3. As an adult, what does Oskar do with his old drums?

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

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

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