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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which Russian city did Frau Holzapfel's son die?
(a) Volga.
(b) Stalingrad.
(c) Tsaritsyn.
(d) Krasnov.

2. What does Liesel bring into Max's room on Christmas Eve?
(a) Snow.
(b) Presents.
(c) Candles.
(d) A feast.

3. Who does Liesel continue to search for during the prisoner parades through town?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Hans.
(c) The prisoner Hans tried to help.
(d) Max.

4. What does Rudy give to the dying pilot in the hopes of comforting him during death?
(a) A hug.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A teddy bear.

5. How do Rudy's parents feel when the Nazi party offers Rudy a full scholarship to one of their training schools?
(a) They are honored.
(b) They are unsure about whether or not the school is a good fit for Rudy.
(c) They don't want him to go.
(d) They are confused.

6. Which of the following actions does Hans cease doing once he arrives on the war front?
(a) Showering.
(b) Writing letters home.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Praying.

7. What does the Hitler Youth leader use to cut Rudy's hair in the middle of the street?
(a) A broken glass.
(b) A pocket knife.
(c) A switchblade.
(d) A pair of scissors.

8. Which character fears that Max has caught an incurable cold?
(a) Hans.
(b) Liesel.
(c) Rudy.
(d) Rosa.

9. What punishment does Hans receive for helping the starving Jew from the parade?
(a) He is sent to jail for six weeks.
(b) He is beaten.
(c) He is fined.
(d) He is not punished.

10. How do Rudy and Liesel break into the mayor's house?
(a) Through the servant's entrance.
(b) Through the wine cellar.
(c) Through an unlocked door.
(d) Through the window.

11. What color do Hans' neighbors ask him to paint their windows?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Tan.

12. What title does Max give to his journal before skipping town?
(a) The Word Shaker.
(b) The Book Thief.
(c) The Dream Carrier.
(d) The Standover Man.

13. After Hans is drafted to the war, what sound does Liesel hear at night that wakes her from sleep?
(a) The wind howling.
(b) An accordion.
(c) A woman weeping.
(d) Bombs exploding.

14. Who is the first character to see the fire in the distance upon emerging from the air raid shelter?
(a) Rosa.
(b) Liesel.
(c) Michael.
(d) Rudy.

15. Why is the Nazi party interested in giving Rudy a full scholarship to their school?
(a) Because of his race.
(b) Because of his athletic prowess.
(c) Because of his academic achievements.
(d) Because of his outbursts against Hitler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Michael write a letter to shortly before his death?

2. What does Hans offer to the starving Jewish soldier he sees being marched through the streets?

3. Which of the following items is NOT something Liesel gives to Max hoping it will heal him from his sickness?

4. Why does Rudy pack a toolbox?

5. What does Rudy hear when he eavesdrops on the conversation between the Nazi party and his parents?

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