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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following items is NOT something Frau Hermann leaves on her windowsill for Liesel to collect?
(a) A note.
(b) A thesaurus.
(c) Liesel's shoes.
(d) A dictionary.

2. According to Frau Hermann, who owns the library in her house?
(a) She does.
(b) Her husband does.
(c) God does.
(d) Hitler does.

3. Which character fears that Max has caught an incurable cold?
(a) Rudy.
(b) Rosa.
(c) Hans.
(d) Liesel.

4. Who does Michael write a letter to shortly before his death?
(a) His brother.
(b) Hitler.
(c) His mother.
(d) Liesel.

5. What does Liesel steal from the mayor's house the first time she breaks in?
(a) Petty cash.
(b) Lacy underwear.
(c) Food.
(d) A book.

6. According to Max's dreams, what is Liesel meant to shake in opposition to Hitler?
(a) Church pillars.
(b) Her hips.
(c) Hands.
(d) Trees.

7. Which of the following food items does Liesel leave around town in case the Jewish prisoners get hungry?
(a) Apples.
(b) Bread.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Milk.

8. What does Liesel bring into Max's room on Christmas Eve?
(a) Candles.
(b) Presents.
(c) Snow.
(d) A feast.

9. Why is the Nazi party interested in giving Rudy a full scholarship to their school?
(a) Because of his outbursts against Hitler.
(b) Because of his academic achievements.
(c) Because of his race.
(d) Because of his athletic prowess.

10. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?
(a) His mother smothers him.
(b) He drowns in the river.
(c) He commits suicide.
(d) He has a heart attack.

11. What title does Max give to his journal before skipping town?
(a) The Word Shaker.
(b) The Standover Man.
(c) The Book Thief.
(d) The Dream Carrier.

12. Who is the first character to see the fire in the distance upon emerging from the air raid shelter?
(a) Rudy.
(b) Rosa.
(c) Liesel.
(d) Michael.

13. What punishment does Hans receive for helping the starving Jew from the parade?
(a) He is sent to jail for six weeks.
(b) He is fined.
(c) He is beaten.
(d) He is not punished.

14. Which of the following items is NOT something Liesel gives to Max hoping it will heal him from his sickness?
(a) A description of a cloud.
(b) A feather.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A soccer ball.

15. What does Rudy give to the dying pilot in the hopes of comforting him during death?
(a) A hug.
(b) A teddy bear.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Rudy's parents feel when the Nazi party offers Rudy a full scholarship to one of their training schools?

2. Who saves Liesel from being beaten to death by the German soldier guarding Max?

3. What card game does Hans regularly play with his troops?

4. What question does the Hitler Youth leader ask Rudy on the street before beating him in front of his friends?

5. During what month of the year does Liesel resume playing soccer with her neighborhood friends?

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