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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. 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 using her hairbrush.
(c) For forgetting to hang up the laundry.
(d) For leaving the milk out to spoil.

2. What ethnicity is the pilot whose plane has crashed near the river?
(a) American.
(b) German.
(c) British.
(d) Canadian.

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

4. How does Rudy feel after the Nazi physical?
(a) Confused.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Proud.

5. Which of her belongings does Liesel bring into the bomb shelter with her during air raids?
(a) Her shoes.
(b) Her dresses.
(c) Her books.
(d) Her dolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their only Christmas together, what does Liesel give to Rudy as a gift?

2. How does Hans react to the news that he is going to be drafted to the war?

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

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

5. Why does Rudy pack a toolbox?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Frau Hermann finally confronts Liesel about stealing from her library?

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

3. How does Hans narrowly avoid death during the second World War?

4. Why does Liesel angrily shout at Frau Hermann in the library of her house?

5. What relationship does Liesel have with the book "The Whistler"?

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

7. What is "The Word Shaker"?

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

9. How is Hans punished for giving the starving Jew a piece of bread?

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

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