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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. What is the title of the book Liesel steals from Frau Hermann's library while Max is sick?

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

3. What does Rudy give to the dying pilot in the hopes of comforting him during death?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Max forced to leave the Hubermann house?

2. What happens when Liesel sees Max being marched through town with a Jewish prisoner parade?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What dream does Max regularly have involving Hitler?

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

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

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 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

Many characters in this novel suffer from recurring nightmares. Choose two characters who suffer from nightmares and describe the visions they have. How do these recurring nightmares affect the way these characters interact with the world and each other?

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