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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. Who saves Liesel from being beaten to death by the German soldier guarding Max?
(a) Rudy.
(b) Hans.
(c) Frau Hermann.
(d) Rosa.

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

3. Who does Michael write a letter to shortly before his death?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Liesel.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

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

5. What does the disgruntled card player steal from Hans after their game?
(a) His photos of Rosa.
(b) His food ration card.
(c) His seat in the car.
(d) His letters from Liesel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frau Hermann react when she realizes that Liesel is stealing from her?

2. Which of the following characters does NOT try to bully Frau Holtzapfel into the air raid shelter when she refuses to go?

3. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?

4. Which of the following items is NOT something Liesel gives to Max hoping it will heal him from his sickness?

5. Who breaks the news to Frau Holtzapfel that her son has died?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What dream does Max regularly have involving Hitler?

8. What secret code do Liesel and Rosa concoct to communicate about Max in public?

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

10. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?

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