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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 does Rudy ask Liesel for after he rescues her book from the river?

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

3. Which of her belongings does Liesel bring into the bomb shelter with her during air raids?

4. What does Hans offer to the starving Jewish soldier he sees being marched through the streets?

5. How does Frau Hermann react when she realizes that Liesel is stealing from her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do two men from the Nazi party suddenly show up at Rudy's home to speak with his parents?

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

3. How is Hans punished for giving the starving Jew a piece of bread?

4. How does the Hubermann family react during the first air raid drill of the year?

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

6. Why does Liesel bring snow into the basement during winter?

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

8. Why does Hans suddenly begin working again during the summer of 1942?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Hans sees the starving Jewish prisoner being marched through town, he makes a snap decision that permanently affects his family. What are the pros to Hans' decision regarding the Jewish soldier? What are the cons? When the pros and cons are balanced, do you think Hans' decision regarding the soldier is a good one? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the ways Liesel finds acceptance after moving to a new school is to join a gang. First, describe the gang Liesel was a part of. Who is the leader? What does the gang fight for? Then, explain how the gang helps Liesel learn how to function within a group. How does this lesson come in handy for Liesel later on in her life?

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