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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Rostrum | Chapter 10, Shopwindows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 1, Oskar, states that he is in a mental hospital and is being watched. How does he feel about the person watching him?
(a) He despises the person watching.
(b) He resents the person watching.
(c) His is fond of the person watching.
(d) He wishes the person watching was real.

2. One day Oskar is drumming down the street. Who follows him in parade-like form down the street?
(a) Adults.
(b) Children.
(c) Cats.
(d) Dogs.

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

4. When is Oskar's mother born?
(a) July, 1920.
(b) July, 1900.
(c) July,1950.
(d) July, 1800.

5. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?
(a) Castle Park
(b) South Beach.
(c) North Beach.
(d) Zoppot.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?

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

3. 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?

4. What happens after Joseph Koljaiczak hides under Anna Bronksi's skirts?

5. Who gets stuck in the theater seat at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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