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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the mysterious young man get into the Hubermann household?

2. Who places Liesel Meminger in foster care?

3. How does LIesel feel after her outburst against Frau Hermann?

4. Where did Max Vandenberg grow up?

5. How did Erik Vandenberg's widow react when Hans brought her husband's instrument home to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What chores is Liesel expected to complete around the house while she is living with Hans and Rosa?

2. How does Liesel celebrate her first Christmas with Hans and Rosa?

3. What reaction does Liesel have when she overhears someone use the word "Communist" at the bonfire?

4. How do Hans and Rosa react when Liesel asks for permission to write letters home to her mother?

5. How does Rudy Steiner express his admiration for Jesse Owens?

6. How does Max escape from Stuttgard after the war breaks out?

7. Where do Hans and Rosa hide Max in their house?

8. When Frau Hermann invites LIesel inside her house, what does she show the young girl?

9. What does Max give to Liesel on her birthday?

10. Who is Frau Diller?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adolf Hitler's book "Mein Kampf" is a very important prop in the plot of this novel. First, describe what message Hitler was trying to send to the German people with his book. Then, give at least two examples of scenes in which characters from the novel use "Mein Kampf" as a tool to aid in the fight against Hitler.

Essay Topic 2

One of the ways the Nazi soldiers sought to humiliate their Jewish prisoners was to march them in parades through the cities. First, explain what message the Nazis were sending to the villagers with the parades. From the Nazis' point of view, were the parades successful? Why or why not? Finally, explain the various reactions villagers, like Hans and Liesel, had to seeing the prisoners being paraded through their streets.

Essay Topic 3

Rudy's experience within the Hitler Youth Organization was one that haunted him throughout his entire life. First, describe Rudy's initial experiences with the Hitler Youth Organization. Then, explain why Rudy was forced to switch groups at various times throughout his Nazi career. Finally, explain what skill Rudy exhibited, and how the Hitler Youth Organization responded to his unexpected skill.

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