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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. Which of the following mysterious characters is described as living in the dark shadows of Stuttgart?
(a) A young man.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A young woman.
(d) An old man.

2. What type of soup does Rosa Hubermann make once a week to feed her family?
(a) Pea soup.
(b) Chicken noodle soup.
(c) Tomato soup.
(d) Minestrone soup.

3. 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) Eat porridge.
(c) Change her clothes.
(d) Take a bath.

4. Which of the following activities do Rudy and Liesel spend the summer doing?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Swimming.

5. How does LIesel feel after her outburst against Frau Hermann?
(a) Confused.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Liesel steal money from Rosa?

2. Which of the following characters teaches Liesel how to read?

3. Where was Hans Hubermann stationed when he fought in WWI?

4. Why doesn't Viktor Chemmel like or respect Liesel?

5. Why was Max Vandenberg bullied as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Liesel fare during her first few weeks of school in Munich?

2. How does Liesel react when she realizes the mayor's wife saw her steal the book from the bonfire?

3. What objects are given to the mysterious young man in Stuttgart to help him escape the city?

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

5. How did Erik Vandenberg's widow respond when Hans Hubermann came knocking at her door?

6. When Frau Hermann invites LIesel inside her house, what does she show the young girl?

7. How do Liesel and Rudy manage to steal a food basket from a church?

8. Who is Frau Diller?

9. How do the Hubermann and Steiner families stretch the food they have during the recession so no one goes hungry?

10. How do the citizens of Molching decide to celebrate the birthday of the Fueher?

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