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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 does LIesel feel after her outburst against Frau Hermann?

2. Who sees Liesel steal the book from the bonfire?

3. Which of the following adjectives does Liesel use to describe Frau Hermann during the summer she spends reading with her?

4. Which of the following customers is Liesel so afraid of that she skips over her house whenever possible?

5. What did Hans give to Erik Vandenberg's widow with the hopes of being able to help her family one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the mysterious young man in Stuttgart described when the reader sees him for the first time?

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

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

4. Whose name is written on the inside covers of the books kept in Frau Hermann's library?

5. Why was Hans Hubermann asked to stay behind while the rest of his troop was sent in to battle in France during WWI?

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

7. Why is the relationship between Hans and Hans Jr. strained?

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

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

10. Who is Frau Diller?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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?

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