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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) His is fond of the person watching.
(c) He wishes the person watching was real.
(d) He resents the person watching.

2. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?
(a) A jazz recorder.
(b) Stationary.
(c) A new drum.
(d) Books.

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

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

5. In the beginning of Chapter 9, what play do Oskar and the other children see?
(a) Tom Thumb.
(b) The Fiddler on the Roof.
(c) Oliver.
(d) Shakespeare

Short Answer Questions

1. When Matzerath leaves the cellar door open and Oskar finds it, what does Oskar feel the cellar is demanding of him?

2. What type of children does Oskar say are "destructive out of mischief"?

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

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

5. 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?

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