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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the mysterious young man get into the Hubermann household?
(a) He breaks a window.
(b) He kicks in the door.
(c) He digs a tunnel.
(d) He has a key.

2. Which sport does Max regularly dream he is participating in with Adolf Hitler?
(a) Fencing.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Rowing.

3. When Rudy is punished in Hitler Youth camp, what is he made to do?
(a) Press-ups.
(b) Jumping jacks.
(c) Sit-ups.
(d) Push-ups.

4. How does Rosa feel about Liesel writing letters to her mother?
(a) Rosa forbids Liesel to pick up a pen.
(b) Rosa is offended that Liesel still wants contact with her birth mother.
(c) Rosa feels it is a waste of time.
(d) Rosa does not know about the letters.

5. Which of Frau Hermann's relatives dies, leaving her deeply depressed?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her grandfather.
(d) Her sister.

6. How does Liesel react when she catches a glimpse into Max's journal?
(a) She is outraged.
(b) She is saddened.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is shocked.

7. Why doesn't Viktor Chemmel like or respect Liesel?
(a) Because of her religion.
(b) Because of her race.
(c) Because of her weight.
(d) Because of her gender.

8. Which of the following mysterious characters is described as living in the dark shadows of Stuttgart?
(a) An old man.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A young man.
(d) A young woman.

9. Where does Liesel sit and wait for Hans to come and pick her up from the book burning?
(a) At the school.
(b) At the church.
(c) At the library.
(d) At the hospital.

10. Which of the following instruments does Hans Hubermann play?
(a) Accordian.
(b) Banjo.
(c) Bagpipes.
(d) Harp.

11. How does the reader know Liesel's brother is sick?
(a) He is moaning.
(b) He is sweating.
(c) He is sneezing.
(d) He is coughing.

12. What type of fruit do Rudy and Liesel steal from local farmers?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Apples.

13. Which of the following political parties does Liesel think her mother belonged to?
(a) Demoncrats.
(b) Socialists.
(c) Communists.
(d) Republicans.

14. Which nation does Max dream will eventually rise up and beat Hitler to the ground?
(a) England.
(b) Israel.
(c) Germany.
(d) Canada.

15. How does Liesel feel about the scheduled book burning?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is outraged.
(c) She is nervous.
(d) She is confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. What inanimate object does Max credit with saving his life?

2. Why was young Hans Hubermann asked to stay behind during his fight of WWI?

3. Which of the following activities does Hans Hubermann convince Liesel to do after she has been in the house for a few weeks?

4. Which of the following school subjects does Liesel practice regularly with Max?

5. From where does the shadow witness Liesel stealing a book from the bonfire?

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