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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the mysterious young man get into the Hubermann household?
(a) He kicks in the door.
(b) He has a key.
(c) He digs a tunnel.
(d) He breaks a window.

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

3. What book does Liesel read over and over in Frau Hermann's library?
(a) The Sleeper.
(b) The Dancer.
(c) The Whistler.
(d) The Banker.

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

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

6. What type of fruit do Rudy and Liesel steal from local farmers?
(a) Apples.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Oranges.

7. Upon arriving safely to the Hubermann household, how long does Max sleep, uninterrupted?
(a) Nine days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Three days.

8. What is the name of the street where Liesel lives with the Hubermann family?
(a) Fimmel Street.
(b) Gimmel Street.
(c) Himmel Street.
(d) Mimmel Street.

9. Which of the following adjectives does Liesel use to describe Frau Hermann during the summer she spends reading with her?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Angry.
(d) Kind.

10. Why is Rosa fired by various customers while Liesel is learning how to read?
(a) Because of the declining economy.
(b) Because she is terrible at her job.
(c) Because customers don't approve of Liesel's education.
(d) Becuase she has been caught stealing.

11. From where does the shadow witness Liesel stealing a book from the bonfire?
(a) From an allyway.
(b) From a passing automobile.
(c) From atop a building.
(d) From a window.

12. How long is Max in hiding before being moved to Hans Hubermann's house?
(a) Six days.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Six years.
(d) Six months.

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

14. What type of soup does Rosa Hubermann make once a week to feed her family?
(a) Minestrone soup.
(b) Tomato soup.
(c) Pea soup.
(d) Chicken noodle soup.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Outside of which building do Rudy and Liesel ice the sidewalk so they can steal a basket of food?

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

3. How long do Liesel and Rudy work with the gang leader before he moves away?

4. As a child, who saved Max from the Gestapo when they were removing Jews from the neighborhood?

5. What does Liesel clean off the door frame every day, left by Frau Hollapfel?

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