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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long do Liesel and Rudy work with the gang leader before he moves away?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three months.

3. Who sees Liesel steal the book from the bonfire?
(a) The mayor's wife.
(b) Adolf Hitler.
(c) Rudy.
(d) Hans. Jr.

4. Which of the following books does Hans Jr. think is the most valuable book ever written?
(a) Mein Kampf.
(b) The Gravedigger's Handbook.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Shoulder Shrug.

5. Which of the following ailments afflicts Tommy Muller?
(a) He is deaf.
(b) He is lame.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He is mute.

6. How does Hans react when he finds out Liesel stole a book from the bonfire?
(a) He beats her.
(b) He forces her to go back and return it.
(c) He understands why she stole it and does not punish her.
(d) He never finds out.

7. When the mysterious character living in the shadows is brought food and keys, which character is the mystery character urged to locate?
(a) Hans Hubermann.
(b) Rudy Steiner.
(c) Liesel Meminger.
(d) Max Vandenberg.

8. Which of the following mysterious characters is described as living in the dark shadows of Stuttgart?
(a) A young woman.
(b) An old woman.
(c) An old man.
(d) A young man.

9. How many fights did Max Vandenberg get in with his nemesis, Walter Kugler?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Twenty-seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Nine.

10. Which of the following activities does Hans Hubermann convince Liesel to do after she has been in the house for a few weeks?
(a) Eat porridge.
(b) Change her clothes.
(c) Take a bath.
(d) Walk the dogs.

11. Why was Max Vandenberg bullied as a child?
(a) Because he was Jewish.
(b) Because he was poor.
(c) Because he had a speech impediment.
(d) Because he was small.

12. To which of the following institutions is the Fuehrer most closely tied?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Education.

13. How does Liesel react when Frau Hermann offers a book to her as a gift?
(a) She is confused by the offer.
(b) She graciously accepts it.
(c) She ignores the offer completely.
(d) She refuses it.

14. Which body part does Liesel's school friend break while attending the book burning?
(a) His arm.
(b) His ankle.
(c) His neck.
(d) His nose.

15. Which of the following adjectives best describes Rosa Hubermann?
(a) Vulgar.
(b) Warm.
(c) Shy.
(d) Cruel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does Liesel regularly play with the neighborhood kids?

2. Why was young Hans Hubermann asked to stay behind during his fight of WWI?

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

4. What does Liesel shout to Frau Hermann when the Frau fires Rosa from her laundry service?

5. Who is the narrator of this novel?

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