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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of fruit do Rudy and Liesel steal from local farmers?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Apples.

2. Which body part does Liesel's school friend break while attending the book burning?
(a) His ankle.
(b) His arm.
(c) His neck.
(d) His nose.

3. Which nation does Max dream will eventually rise up and beat Hitler to the ground?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Canada.
(d) Israel.

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Rosa Hubermann?
(a) Warm.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Vulgar.
(d) Shy.

5. Why is Rosa fired by various customers while Liesel is learning how to read?
(a) Becuase she has been caught stealing.
(b) Because she is terrible at her job.
(c) Because customers don't approve of Liesel's education.
(d) Because of the declining economy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Frau Hermann's relatives dies, leaving her deeply depressed?

2. Why was Max Vandenberg bullied as a child?

3. Why was young Hans Hubermann asked to stay behind during his fight of WWI?

4. From where does the shadow witness Liesel stealing a book from the bonfire?

5. What does Max give to Liesel for her birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hans treat Liesel during the first few weeks she is at his home?

2. How does Liesel manage to get a hold of a copy of the book "The Shoulder Shrug"?

3. Whose name is written on the inside covers of the books kept in Frau Hermann's library?

4. How was Max Vandenberg treated by his schoolmates as a child?

5. What does Max give to Liesel on her birthday?

6. How is the mysterious young man in Stuttgart described when the reader sees him for the first time?

7. Why is Liesel in a train at the opening of the novel?

8. Why is the relationship between Hans and Hans Jr. strained?

9. What are Liesel's first impressions of Rosa and Hans Hubermann?

10. Why was Hans Hubermann asked to stay behind while the rest of his troop was sent in to battle in France during WWI?

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