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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many soldiers survived the battle Hans Hubermann sat out during WWI?

2. Which of the following things does Liesel describe for Max using the most colorful language she can think of?

3. Upon arriving safely to the Hubermann household, how long does Max sleep, uninterrupted?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Rosa Hubermann?

5. How does Hans react when he finds out Liesel stole a book from the bonfire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Erik Vandenberg's widow respond when Hans Hubermann came knocking at her door?

3. When Frau Hermann invites LIesel inside her house, what does she show the young girl?

4. Where do Hans and Rosa hide Max in their house?

5. What happens to Liesel's younger brother while he is on the train at the opening of the novel?

6. What does Max give to Liesel on her birthday?

7. Where does Rosa get the idea to send Liesel on all of her sales calls for the laundry business?

8. What chores is Liesel expected to complete around the house while she is living with Hans and Rosa?

9. How does Liesel manage to get a hold of a copy of the book "The Shoulder Shrug"?

10. How does Liesel celebrate her first Christmas with Hans and Rosa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Max arrives at the Hubermann doorstep, Liesel is sworn to secrecy about his appearance. Why are the Hubermanns so concerned with keeping Max's visit a secret? Does Liesel manage to keep the secret? If so, how and why? If not, what are the effects of her slipped secret?

Essay Topic 2

While Max is living in the Hubermann's basement, he has little to no contact with the outside world. First, describe how Max spends his days while he is confined to the basement. Then, explain how Max manages to catch glimpses, both real and imagined, of what life is like on the outside during his confinement.

Essay Topic 3

At the closing of the novel, Liesel has penned a book of her own. First, describe the book Liesel writes. What message does the book send to readers? After being separated from the book for most of her life, how is the book finally returned to Liesel? What does she learn about the message of her text upon its return? From Liesel's perspective, do you think the book she authored was a success? Why or why not?

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