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

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

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

4. Who places Liesel Meminger in foster care?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her grandfather.
(d) Her father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rosa fired by various customers while Liesel is learning how to read?

2. Which of the following activities does Hans Hubermann convince Liesel to do after she has been in the house for a few weeks?

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

4. Which of the following books does Hans Jr. think is the most valuable book ever written?

5. How does Liesel describe the sensation of being burned at the book burning?

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