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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. What event does the city stage in celebration of the Fuehrer's birthday?
(a) A feast.
(b) A carnival.
(c) A bonfire.
(d) They ignore the birthday completely.

2. What does Liesel clean off the door frame every day, left by Frau Hollapfel?
(a) Chicken feathers.
(b) Spit.
(c) Newspaper clippings.
(d) Eggs.

3. What does Hans Hubermann do for a living?
(a) He is a painter.
(b) He is a musician.
(c) He is a mechanic.
(d) He is a teacher.

4. To which German city is Liesel being relocated by the foster care system?
(a) Stuttgard.
(b) Munich.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Hamburg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many armed guards escort Liesel when she helps to bury her dead brother?

2. Who is the narrator of this novel?

3. Who places Liesel Meminger in foster care?

4. Which body part does Liesel's school friend break while attending the book burning?

5. From where does the shadow witness Liesel stealing a book from the bonfire?

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