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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 armed guards escort Liesel when she helps to bury her dead brother?

2. Which of the following tools does Max use to keep records of his emotions in the journal?

3. Why does Liesel steal money from Rosa?

4. Which of the following acts does Max request from Liesel?

5. Which book does Liesel spend all of her time reading during her first summer with the Hubermann family?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the citizens of Molching decide to celebrate the birthday of the Fueher?

2. How do Liesel and Rudy manage to steal a food basket from a church?

3. How does Rudy Steiner express his admiration for Jesse Owens?

4. How does Liesel fare during her first few weeks of school in Munich?

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

6. How do the Hubermann and Steiner families stretch the food they have during the recession so no one goes hungry?

7. How is Max greeted by the Hubermann family when he arrives on their doorstep?

8. How was Max Vandenberg treated by his schoolmates as a child?

9. What objects are given to the mysterious young man in Stuttgart to help him escape the city?

10. How do Hans and Rosa react when Liesel asks for permission to write letters home to her mother?

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

Ilsa Hermann is a woman devastated by loss in her life. First, explain the loss Ilsa Hermann experiences. Then, describe how she attempts to cope with this loss. How does the loss in Ilsa Hermann's life affect her relationship with Liesel?

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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