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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following activities does Hans Hubermann convince Liesel to do after she has been in the house for a few weeks?
(a) Walk the dogs.
(b) Take a bath.
(c) Eat porridge.
(d) Change her clothes.

2. What ethnicity was Erik Vandenberg?
(a) He was German.
(b) He was Swedish.
(c) He was Canadian.
(d) He was Jewish.

3. Which of the following characters stands up for Tommy Muller when he is being abused?
(a) Liesel.
(b) Rudy.
(c) Hans.
(d) Max.

4. Which of the following things does Liesel describe for Max using the most colorful language she can think of?
(a) The rain forests.
(b) The ocean.
(c) The night sky.
(d) The weather.

5. As a child, who saved Max from the Gestapo when they were removing Jews from the neighborhood?
(a) Tommy Mullins.
(b) Liesel Memimger.
(c) Walter Kugler.
(d) Rudy Steiner

6. To which of the following institutions is the Fuehrer most closely tied?
(a) Education.
(b) Religion.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Politics.

7. Which of the following school subjects does Liesel practice regularly with Max?
(a) Debate.
(b) Writing.
(c) Multiplication.
(d) Reading.

8. Which of the following instruments does Hans Hubermann play?
(a) Accordian.
(b) Harp.
(c) Banjo.
(d) Bagpipes.

9. Why doesn't Viktor Chemmel like or respect Liesel?
(a) Because of her race.
(b) Because of her weight.
(c) Because of her gender.
(d) Because of her religion.

10. What book does Liesel read over and over in Frau Hermann's library?
(a) The Sleeper.
(b) The Banker.
(c) The Dancer.
(d) The Whistler.

11. How long do Liesel and Rudy work with the gang leader before he moves away?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three days.

12. How did Erik Vandenberg's widow react when Hans brought her husband's instrument home to her?
(a) She cherished it forever.
(b) She didn't want it.
(c) She didn't recognize it.
(d) She didn't answer the door.

13. Who sees Liesel steal the book from the bonfire?
(a) Adolf Hitler.
(b) Hans. Jr.
(c) Rudy.
(d) The mayor's wife.

14. Where did Max Vandenberg grow up?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Hamburg.
(c) Struttgard.
(d) Munich.

15. How does Liesel feel about the scheduled book burning?
(a) She is nervous.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is outraged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of fruit do Rudy and Liesel steal from local farmers?

2. What sport does Liesel regularly play with the neighborhood kids?

3. Which of the following adjectives does Liesel use to describe Frau Hermann during the summer she spends reading with her?

4. Which of the following political parties does Liesel think her mother belonged to?

5. How does Liesel react when she catches a glimpse into Max's journal?

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