Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Hans give to Erik Vandenberg's widow with the hopes of being able to help her family one day?
2. Which of the following acts does Max request from Liesel?
3. Which of the following characters teaches Liesel how to read?
4. What part of her body is burned when Liesel steals a copy of "The Shoulder Shrug"?
5. How does Rosa react when she realizes Liesel is stealing from her?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Max greeted by the Hubermann family when he arrives on their doorstep?
2. What reaction does Liesel have when she overhears someone use the word "Communist" at the bonfire?
3. How does Liesel react when she realizes the mayor's wife saw her steal the book from the bonfire?
4. How do Liesel and Rudy manage to steal a food basket from a church?
5. Whose name is written on the inside covers of the books kept in Frau Hermann's library?
6. What chores is Liesel expected to complete around the house while she is living with Hans and Rosa?
7. How do the Hubermann and Steiner families stretch the food they have during the recession so no one goes hungry?
8. How does Hans treat Liesel during the first few weeks she is at his home?
9. Who is Frau Diller?
10. How does Max escape from Stuttgard after the war breaks out?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hans manages to survive both World Wars even though he fought in both. First, describe how Hans managed to survive the first World War. Then, compare / contrast that to the way Hans managed to survive the second World War. What does Hans' knack for survival tell the reader about his character?
Essay Topic 2
When WWII broke out, the economy in Munich was devastated. First, describe how the Hubermann and Steiner families were directly affected by the failing economy. Then, describe how each family managed to pick themselves up by their bootstraps and survive while surrounded by the abject poverty around them.
Essay Topic 3
Both Liesel and Hans have an artistic talent that brings peace to stressful situations. First, describe both Liesel and Hans' talents. Then, describe at least one situation when these characters use their artistic skill in the attempts to calm a crowd. What is the effect of their attempts?
|
This section contains 953 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
