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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. At which holiday does Liesel finish reading "The Gravedigger's Handbook"?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Independence Day.

2. What ethnicity was Erik Vandenberg?
(a) He was Canadian.
(b) He was Swedish.
(c) He was Jewish.
(d) He was German.

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

4. Which branch of the armed forces did Hans Hubermann fight in during WWI?
(a) The army.
(b) The marines.
(c) The air force.
(d) The navy.

5. To which German city is Liesel being relocated by the foster care system?
(a) Stuttgard.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Hamburg.
(d) Munich.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does the shadow witness Liesel stealing a book from the bonfire?

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

3. Which of the following activities does Hans Hubermann convince Liesel to do after she has been in the house for a few weeks?

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

5. Which sport does Max regularly dream he is participating in with Adolf Hitler?

Short Essay Questions

1. What objects are given to the mysterious young man in Stuttgart to help him escape the city?

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

3. How do Liesel and Rudy manage to steal a food basket from a church?

4. Who was Erik Vandenberg?

5. Why was Hans Hubermann asked to stay behind while the rest of his troop was sent in to battle in France during WWI?

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

7. How does Hans treat Liesel during the first few weeks she is at his home?

8. What are Liesel's first impressions of Rosa and Hans Hubermann?

9. Why is the relationship between Hans and Hans Jr. strained?

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

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