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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rudy is punished in Hitler Youth camp, what is he made to do?
(a) Push-ups.
(b) Sit-ups.
(c) Jumping jacks.
(d) Press-ups.

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

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

4. 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.

5. Which of the following political parties does Liesel think her mother belonged to?
(a) Demoncrats.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Socialists.
(d) Communists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Liesel react when she catches a glimpse into Max's journal?

2. How does Viktor Chemmel compare to the last gang leader Liesel worked with?

3. When the mysterious character living in the shadows is brought food and keys, which character is the mystery character urged to locate?

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

5. What did Hans give to Erik Vandenberg's widow with the hopes of being able to help her family one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What chores is Liesel expected to complete around the house while she is living with Hans and Rosa?

2. How did Erik Vandenberg's widow respond when Hans Hubermann came knocking at her door?

3. How does Liesel fare during her first few weeks of school in Munich?

4. How is the mysterious young man in Stuttgart described when the reader sees him for the first time?

5. How do the citizens of Molching decide to celebrate the birthday of the Fueher?

6. How does Liesel celebrate her first Christmas with Hans and Rosa?

7. When Frau Hermann invites LIesel inside her house, what does she show the young girl?

8. Why is Liesel in a train at the opening of the novel?

9. How does Liesel react when she realizes the mayor's wife saw her steal the book from the bonfire?

10. How do Hans and Rosa react when Liesel asks for permission to write letters home to her mother?

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