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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. During what year do the air raids begin in Munich?

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

3. Which of her belongings does Liesel bring into the bomb shelter with her during air raids?

4. What card game does Hans regularly play with his troops?

5. Which of the following characters is NOT in the room with Rudy when he has to strip naked for the Nazi physical?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What dream does Max regularly have involving Hitler?

3. What does the LSE do during the war?

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

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

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

7. What relationship does Liesel have with the book "The Whistler"?

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

9. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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