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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 object does Liesel regularly fish out of the trash bins to bring home to Max?

2. Which of the following sports is Rudy most interested in?

3. Outside of which building do Rudy and Liesel ice the sidewalk so they can steal a basket of food?

4. How does Liesel feel about the scheduled book burning?

5. What does Hans sell in order to buy Liesel two new books?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who was Erik Vandenberg?

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

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

7. What chores is Liesel expected to complete around the house while she is living with Hans and Rosa?

8. How does Liesel celebrate her first Christmas with Hans and Rosa?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

At the closing of the novel, Liesel has penned a book of her own. First, describe the book Liesel writes. What message does the book send to readers? After being separated from the book for most of her life, how is the book finally returned to Liesel? What does she learn about the message of her text upon its return? From Liesel's perspective, do you think the book she authored was a success? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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