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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) Tsaritsyn.
(b) Volga.
(c) Krasnov.
(d) Stalingrad.

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

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

4. What does Liesel steal from the mayor's house the first time she breaks in?
(a) Lacy underwear.
(b) Food.
(c) A book.
(d) Petty cash.

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

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

7. In what month of the year does Hans return home from the war?
(a) July.
(b) December.
(c) April.
(d) October.

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

9. How does Frau Hermann react when she realizes that Liesel is stealing from her?
(a) She is apathetic.
(b) She is saddened.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is angered.

10. What does Rudy hear when he eavesdrops on the conversation between the Nazi party and his parents?
(a) That Hitler has been assassinated.
(b) That his mother is going to jail.
(c) That his father is being drafted into the military.
(d) Rudy does not eavesdrop on the conversation.

11. What does Rosa shout at Liesel for, signaling to her that Max has awoken from his coma?
(a) For tracking mud through the kitchen.
(b) For forgetting to hang up the laundry.
(c) For leaving the milk out to spoil.
(d) For using her hairbrush.

12. According to Frau Hermann, who owns the library in her house?
(a) She does.
(b) God does.
(c) Her husband does.
(d) Hitler does.

13. How many races does Rudy WIN during the Hitler Youth carnival?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

14. During what month of the year does Max collapse in the basement?
(a) July.
(b) April.
(c) January.
(d) November.

15. What question does the Hitler Youth leader ask Rudy on the street before beating him in front of his friends?
(a) Where did Hitler go to college?
(b) What is Hitler's middle name?
(c) What is Hitler's favorite food?
(d) Where was Hitler born?

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rudy most terrified of seeing him fail?

2. What does Rudy give to the dying pilot in the hopes of comforting him during death?

3. During what month of the year does Liesel resume playing soccer with her neighborhood friends?

4. During what month of the year does Frau Holtzapfel's son come home from the war?

5. What title does Max give to his journal before skipping town?

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