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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. To which concentration camp is the starving prisoner being relocated?

2. During what month of the year does Liesel resume playing soccer with her neighborhood friends?

3. Which of the following characters does NOT try to bully Frau Holtzapfel into the air raid shelter when she refuses to go?

4. Which of the following items is NOT something Frau Hermann leaves on her windowsill for Liesel to collect?

5. How does the disgruntled card player die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Hans punished for giving the starving Jew a piece of bread?

2. How does Rudy perform at the summer Hitler Youth carnival?

3. How does Liesel come to own a Dictionary and Thesaurus?

4. What happens when Rudy sees an airplane go down outside the bomb shelter?

5. How does Rudy react to the physical he is forced to undergo at the Nazi school?

6. Why does Liesel bring snow into the basement during winter?

7. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?

8. What dream does Max regularly have involving Hitler?

9. How does Liesel save Max from being discovered when the men are trolling the neighborhood inspecting basements?

10. What happens when Frau Hermann finally confronts Liesel about stealing from her library?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rudy's experience within the Hitler Youth Organization was one that haunted him throughout his entire life. First, describe Rudy's initial experiences with the Hitler Youth Organization. Then, explain why Rudy was forced to switch groups at various times throughout his Nazi career. Finally, explain what skill Rudy exhibited, and how the Hitler Youth Organization responded to his unexpected skill.

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

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?

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