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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. Why is Hans Jr. embarrassed to be seen with his father?
(a) Because his father has not yet joined the Nazi party.
(b) Because his father is an atheist when it is fashionable to be Catholic.
(c) Because his father aligns himself with Hitler.
(d) Because his father is uneducated and illiterate.

2. What does Rudy use to darken his body in the hopes of emulating Jesse Owens?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Coal.
(c) Magic Marker.
(d) Paint.

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

4. Why does Liesel steal money from Rosa?
(a) To pay for postage stamps.
(b) To pay for a train ticket.
(c) To pay for new shoes.
(d) To pay for books.

5. How does Liesel feel about the scheduled book burning?
(a) She is nervous.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is outraged.
(d) She is confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the BDM?

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

3. Which of the following political parties does Liesel think her mother belonged to?

4. At which holiday does Liesel finish reading "The Gravedigger's Handbook"?

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

(see the answer key)

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