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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Liesel react when she catches a glimpse into Max's journal?
(a) She is saddened.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She is outraged.

2. Which of the following political parties does Liesel think her mother belonged to?
(a) Communists.
(b) Demoncrats.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Socialists.

3. How does LIesel feel after her outburst against Frau Hermann?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Confused.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Pleased.

4. Which of Frau Hermann's relatives dies, leaving her deeply depressed?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her son.

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

6. How many armed guards escort Liesel when she helps to bury her dead brother?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

7. Which of the following acts does Max request from Liesel?
(a) A sponge bath.
(b) A haircut.
(c) A manicure.
(d) A shave.

8. Which nation does Max dream will eventually rise up and beat Hitler to the ground?
(a) Canada.
(b) Germany.
(c) Israel.
(d) England.

9. Where does Liesel sit and wait for Hans to come and pick her up from the book burning?
(a) At the hospital.
(b) At the church.
(c) At the school.
(d) At the library.

10. Why doesn't Viktor Chemmel like or respect Liesel?
(a) Because of her gender.
(b) Because of her race.
(c) Because of her religion.
(d) Because of her weight.

11. 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.

12. Which of the following emotions does Max feel comfortable expressing only in his journal?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anger.
(c) Envy.
(d) Loneliness.

13. How does Liesel describe the sensation of being burned at the book burning?
(a) As deadening.
(b) As painful.
(c) As enlivening.
(d) As feeling nothing at all.

14. When Rudy is punished in Hitler Youth camp, what is he made to do?
(a) Push-ups.
(b) Sit-ups.
(c) Press-ups.
(d) Jumping jacks.

15. What object does Liesel regularly fish out of the trash bins to bring home to Max?
(a) Discarded clothing.
(b) Food scraps.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Metal cans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Max give to Liesel for her birthday?

2. Which book does Liesel spend all of her time reading during her first summer with the Hubermann family?

3. Which of the following instruments does Hans Hubermann play?

4. To which of the following institutions is the Fuehrer most closely tied?

5. How are Liesel and her brother traveling to the foster care system?

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