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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 do Rudy's parents feel when the Nazi party offers Rudy a full scholarship to one of their training schools?

2. During their only Christmas together, what does Liesel give to Rudy as a gift?

3. Who breaks the news to Frau Holtzapfel that her son has died?

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

5. How does Liesel describe the alcoholic drink she sips with Hans?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Hans suddenly begin working again during the summer of 1942?

3. How is Hans paid for the work he does during the summer of 1942?

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

5. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?

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

7. What is "The Word Shaker"?

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

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

10. Why do two men from the Nazi party suddenly show up at Rudy's home to speak with his parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Rudy and Liesel have an interesting and dynamic relationship from the moment they meet. First, describe how Liesel and Rudy meet. Then, describe how the relationship between these two children changes over the course of the novel. Choose at least two major incidents from the novel and explain how these incidents affected the relationship between the children.

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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