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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following activities do Rudy and Liesel spend the summer doing?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Stealing.

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

3. What does Hans sell in order to buy Liesel two new books?
(a) Locks of his hair.
(b) Homemade candles.
(c) Hand-rolled cigarettes.
(d) His paintings.

4. Why was young Hans Hubermann asked to stay behind during his fight of WWI?
(a) Because he had a good sense of direction.
(b) Because he had a nice singing voice.
(c) Because he had good handwriting.
(d) Because he was the best looking.

5. Which of the following characters teaches Liesel how to read?
(a) Hans.
(b) Rosa.
(c) Rudy.
(d) Max.

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

7. Which of the following characters stands up for Tommy Muller when he is being abused?
(a) Max.
(b) Liesel.
(c) Hans.
(d) Rudy.

8. How did Erik Vandenberg's widow react when Hans brought her husband's instrument home to her?
(a) She didn't want it.
(b) She didn't recognize it.
(c) She cherished it forever.
(d) She didn't answer the door.

9. What inanimate object does Max credit with saving his life?
(a) A book.
(b) A wooden spoon.
(c) A pocket watch.
(d) A tennis shoe.

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

11. Which of the following tools does Max use to keep records of his emotions in the journal?
(a) An inkpen.
(b) Crayons.
(c) Paint.
(d) A pencil.

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

13. What does Rudy's father, Herr Steiner, do for a living?
(a) He is a tailor.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is an actor.
(d) He is a taxi driver.

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

15. How does Rosa feel about Liesel writing letters to her mother?
(a) Rosa does not know about the letters.
(b) Rosa feels it is a waste of time.
(c) Rosa is offended that Liesel still wants contact with her birth mother.
(d) Rosa forbids Liesel to pick up a pen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the street where Liesel lives with the Hubermann family?

2. What ethnicity was Erik Vandenberg?

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

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

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

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