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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Tapered at the Foot | Chapter 14, Herbert Truczinski's Back.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Oskar say he dealt with not being about to find him?
(a) He just continued searching.
(b) By drumming.
(c) He Cried.
(d) He talked to his mama.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oskar feel about the church?

2. One day Oskar is drumming down the street. Who follows him in parade-like form down the street?

3. What type of existence does Oskar live after his mother's death?

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

5. When Oskar's first drum breaks and his parents think he might be cut by it, what do his parents use to try to bribe him into giving up his drum?

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