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

2. Which of the following adjectives does Liesel use to describe the process of mixing paint?

3. Where are Liesel and her family expected to hide out during the air raid drills?

4. In which Russian city did Frau Holzapfel's son die?

5. During what year do the air raids begin in Munich?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Hans paid for the work he does during the summer of 1942?

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

4. Why does Frau Holtzapfel suddenly stop going to the bomb shelter during air raid drills?

5. What does the LSE do during the war?

6. How does Rudy react to the physical he is forced to undergo at the Nazi school?

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

8. Why is Max forced to leave the Hubermann house?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zusak chooses a very interesting narrator in the voice of Death. First, describe at least two scenes in which Death visits with Liesel. What does the reader learn about Death, and Liesel's relationship with him during these interactions? Do you think Death was an effective narrator for this novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

While Max is living in the Hubermann's basement, he has little to no contact with the outside world. First, describe how Max spends his days while he is confined to the basement. Then, explain how Max manages to catch glimpses, both real and imagined, of what life is like on the outside during his confinement.

Essay Topic 3

Both Liesel and Hans have an artistic talent that brings peace to stressful situations. First, describe both Liesel and Hans' talents. Then, describe at least one situation when these characters use their artistic skill in the attempts to calm a crowd. What is the effect of their attempts?

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