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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of soup does Rosa Hubermann make once a week to feed her family?
(a) Minestrone soup.
(b) Tomato soup.
(c) Pea soup.
(d) Chicken noodle soup.

2. How does Liesel react when Frau Hermann offers a book to her as a gift?
(a) She is confused by the offer.
(b) She ignores the offer completely.
(c) She refuses it.
(d) She graciously accepts it.

3. How does LIesel feel after her outburst against Frau Hermann?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Confused.

4. What does Liesel purchase with the coin she finds on the street outside Frau Dillard's house?
(a) Toothpaste.
(b) A new dress.
(c) Candy.
(d) Potatoes.

5. How long is Max in hiding before being moved to Hans Hubermann's house?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six years.

6. To which German city is Liesel being relocated by the foster care system?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Hamburg.
(c) Munich.
(d) Stuttgard.

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

8. Where was Hans Hubermann stationed when he fought in WWI?
(a) England.
(b) Canada.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

9. How does Rosa react when she realizes Liesel is stealing from her?
(a) Rosa ignores her.
(b) Rosa beats her.
(c) Rosa makes her scrub the floor with a toothbrush.
(d) Rosa forgives her.

10. What ethnicity was Erik Vandenberg?
(a) He was Jewish.
(b) He was German.
(c) He was Canadian.
(d) He was Swedish.

11. Which of the following adjectives does Liesel use to describe Frau Hermann during the summer she spends reading with her?
(a) Angry.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Kind.
(d) Crazy.

12. How does Liesel describe the sensation of being burned at the book burning?
(a) As enlivening.
(b) As feeling nothing at all.
(c) As deadening.
(d) As painful.

13. What does Liesel shout to Frau Hermann when the Frau fires Rosa from her laundry service?
(a) That the Frau is a traitor.
(b) That the Frau is pathetic.
(c) That the Frau is ugly.
(d) That the Frau is fat.

14. What did Hans give to Erik Vandenberg's widow with the hopes of being able to help her family one day?
(a) His photograph.
(b) His address.
(c) His social security card.
(d) His phone number.

15. How long do Liesel and Rudy work with the gang leader before he moves away?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following mysterious characters is described as living in the dark shadows of Stuttgart?

2. Where does Liesel sit and wait for Hans to come and pick her up from the book burning?

3. Which of the following books does Hans Jr. think is the most valuable book ever written?

4. How many armed guards escort Liesel when she helps to bury her dead brother?

5. What sport does Liesel regularly play with the neighborhood kids?

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