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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Shoulder Shrug.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following activities does Hans Hubermann convince Liesel to do after she has been in the house for a few weeks?
(a) Take a bath.
(b) Change her clothes.
(c) Eat porridge.
(d) Walk the dogs.

2. How does Rosa react when she realizes Liesel is stealing from her?
(a) Rosa ignores her.
(b) Rosa makes her scrub the floor with a toothbrush.
(c) Rosa beats her.
(d) Rosa forgives her.

3. At which holiday does Liesel finish reading "The Gravedigger's Handbook"?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Independence Day.

4. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Hope.
(b) Love.
(c) Fate.
(d) Death.

5. What part of her body is burned when Liesel steals a copy of "The Shoulder Shrug"?
(a) Her fingertips.
(b) Her ribs.
(c) Her back.
(d) Her neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Liesel struggle in school?

2. What does Rosa do for a living?

3. Why is Hans Jr. embarrassed to be seen with his father?

4. How does the reader know Liesel's brother is sick?

5. Which of the following sports is Rudy most interested in?

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