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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. What does Oskar think is the most remarkable thing grownups ever produced?
(a) Building.
(b) Drums.
(c) Clocks.
(d) Works of art.

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

3. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?
(a) He was a torough man.
(b) He was an alcoholic.
(c) He was depressed.
(d) He was happy.

4. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?
(a) Play his drum.
(b) Read the paper.
(c) Talk with Bruno.
(d) Sleep.

5. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?
(a) The virgin paper.
(b) His mother.
(c) From Oskar.
(d) The ceiling.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 9, what play do Oskar and the other children see?

2. When Oskar asks Greff to teach him the alphabet, what does Greff tell Oskar to play with instead of the books?

3. What circus character does Oskar feel drawn to?

4. A man at the circus tells Oskar he stopped growing at what age?

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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