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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. Which branch of the armed forces did Hans Hubermann fight in during WWI?

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

3. Which of the following activities does Hans Hubermann convince Liesel to do after she has been in the house for a few weeks?

4. What does Liesel purchase with the coin she finds on the street outside Frau Dillard's house?

5. Which of the following mysterious characters is described as living in the dark shadows of Stuttgart?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hans treat Liesel during the first few weeks she is at his home?

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

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

5. Who was Erik Vandenberg?

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

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

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

9. What reaction does Liesel have when she overhears someone use the word "Communist" at the bonfire?

10. Why is Liesel in a train at the opening of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book burning at the opening of the novel is an event that has a profound effect on Liesel and her relationship with the written word. First, describe why the Nazis were hosting a book burning in the first place, and what they hoped to accomplish during this event. Then, explain what inadvertent lessons Liesel learned by attending the event. From Liesel's perspective, was the book burning a success? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

While he is living in the basement, Max writes two books for Liesel. Describe each of the books in detail. Then, explain what message you think Max intended Liesel to take away from the books. Do you think his messages were received? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

One of the ways Liesel finds acceptance after moving to a new school is to join a gang. First, describe the gang Liesel was a part of. Who is the leader? What does the gang fight for? Then, explain how the gang helps Liesel learn how to function within a group. How does this lesson come in handy for Liesel later on in her life?

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