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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 and Liesel break into the mayor's house?

2. What title does Max give to his journal before skipping town?

3. Why does Rudy pack a toolbox?

4. What punishment does Hans receive for helping the starving Jew from the parade?

5. What does Hans offer to the starving Jewish soldier he sees being marched through the streets?

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 Rudy sees an airplane go down outside the bomb shelter?

3. What does the LSE do during the war?

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

5. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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