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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 of the following food items does Liesel leave around town in case the Jewish prisoners get hungry?

2. How long has Max been hiding in the basement before he sees the sky?

3. Which of the following characters is drafted to the war at the same time as Hans?

4. What excuse does Rudy give the shopkeeper when he is caught stealing apples from the market?

5. What does Frau Holtzapfel offer to trade Liesel in exchange for reading sessions?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Hitler Youth Organization leader treat Rudy when he sees him on the street outside the church?

2. What happens when Viktor Chemmel steals the book Liesel is reading?

3. What secret code do Liesel and Rosa concoct to communicate about Max in public?

4. How does the Hubermann family react during the first air raid drill of the year?

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

6. Why does Liesel angrily shout at Frau Hermann in the library of her house?

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

8. Why does Frau Holtzapfel suddenly stop going to the bomb shelter during air raid drills?

9. What fear does Rosa have if Max were to die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Hans' relationship with his children is one that haunts him throughout his entire life. First, describe the relationship Hans has with his son, Hans Jr. Then, compare / contrast that to the relationship he has with Liesel. In your opinion, which relationship has a deeper impact on Hans' view of the world? How can you tell?

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