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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 is uneducated and illiterate.
(c) Because his father has not yet joined the Nazi party.
(d) Because his father aligns himself with Hitler.

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

3. How does the reader know Liesel's brother is sick?
(a) He is moaning.
(b) He is sneezing.
(c) He is sweating.
(d) He is coughing.

4. How are Liesel and her brother traveling to the foster care system?
(a) By airplane.
(b) By taxi.
(c) By train.
(d) By ship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Liesel steal money from Rosa?

2. How does Liesel feel about the scheduled book burning?

3. What does Rudy use to darken his body in the hopes of emulating Jesse Owens?

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

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Rosa Hubermann?

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