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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. What is the title of the book Liesel steals from Frau Hermann's library while Max is sick?

2. How does Liesel describe the alcoholic drink she sips with Hans?

3. After their raid with Viktor Chemmel, how many apples are Liesel and Rudy given as payment?

4. When the disgruntled card player dies, what part of Hans' body is broken?

5. Which of the following characters does NOT get up in the middle of the night during the air raid sirens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Viktor Chemmel steals the book Liesel is reading?

2. What secret code do Liesel and Rosa concoct to communicate about Max in public?

3. What happens when Frau Hermann finally confronts Liesel about stealing from her library?

4. What relationship does Liesel have with the book "The Whistler"?

5. How does Liesel come to own a Dictionary and Thesaurus?

6. What is "The Word Shaker"?

7. Why does Liesel angrily shout at Frau Hermann in the library of her house?

8. How does Liesel save Max from being discovered when the men are trolling the neighborhood inspecting basements?

9. What happens when Rudy sees an airplane go down outside the bomb shelter?

10. What happens when Liesel sees Max being marched through town with a Jewish prisoner parade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rudy and Liesel have an interesting and dynamic relationship from the moment they meet. First, describe how Liesel and Rudy meet. Then, describe how the relationship between these two children changes over the course of the novel. Choose at least two major incidents from the novel and explain how these incidents affected the relationship between the children.

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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