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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. After their raid with Viktor Chemmel, how many apples are Liesel and Rudy given as payment?
(a) One apple each.
(b) Ten apples each.
(c) Twenty apples each.
(d) Five apples each.

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

3. Where are Liesel and her family expected to hide out during the air raid drills?
(a) In their own basement.
(b) In the local swimming pool.
(c) In the church basement.
(d) In their neighbor's basement.

4. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?
(a) He drowns in the river.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He commits suicide.
(d) His mother smothers him.

5. With what weapon are both Hans and the starving prisoner beaten by the guard?
(a) A rope.
(b) A whip.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which German city is Max captured?

2. What does Rudy ask Liesel for after he rescues her book from the river?

3. Which of the following characters is NOT in the room with Rudy when he has to strip naked for the Nazi physical?

4. According to Frau Hermann, who owns the library in her house?

5. During what month of the year does Max collapse in the basement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the LSE do during the war?

2. What happens when Rudy sees an airplane go down outside the bomb shelter?

3. Why is Max forced to leave the Hubermann house?

4. How does Rudy perform at the summer Hitler Youth carnival?

5. Why do two men from the Nazi party suddenly show up at Rudy's home to speak with his parents?

6. Why does Liesel bring snow into the basement during winter?

7. How does the Hubermann family react during the first air raid drill of the year?

8. What fear does Rosa have if Max were to die?

9. How does Liesel come to own a Dictionary and Thesaurus?

10. How does Rudy react to the physical he is forced to undergo at the Nazi school?

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