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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. At which holiday does Liesel finish reading "The Gravedigger's Handbook"?

2. How does the reader know Liesel's brother is sick?

3. When the mysterious character living in the shadows is brought food and keys, which character is the mystery character urged to locate?

4. Which book does Liesel spend all of her time reading during her first summer with the Hubermann family?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where do Hans and Rosa hide Max in their house?

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

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

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

6. How do Hans and Rosa react when Liesel asks for permission to write letters home to her mother?

7. Where does Rosa get the idea to send Liesel on all of her sales calls for the laundry business?

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

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

10. How does Max escape from Stuttgard after the war breaks out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

When Hans sees the starving Jewish prisoner being marched through town, he makes a snap decision that permanently affects his family. What are the pros to Hans' decision regarding the Jewish soldier? What are the cons? When the pros and cons are balanced, do you think Hans' decision regarding the soldier is a good one? Why or why not?

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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