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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. Where are Liesel and her family expected to hide out during the air raid drills?

2. With what weapon are both Hans and the starving prisoner beaten by the guard?

3. What does Rosa shout at Liesel for, signaling to her that Max has awoken from his coma?

4. Which of the following characters does NOT get up in the middle of the night during the air raid sirens?

5. To which concentration camp is the starving prisoner being relocated?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Liesel bring snow into the basement during winter?

2. How does Michael Holtzapfel die?

3. What is "The Word Shaker"?

4. How does Liesel save Max from being discovered when the men are trolling the neighborhood inspecting basements?

5. How is Hans punished for giving the starving Jew a piece of bread?

6. Why does Frau Holtzapfel suddenly stop going to the bomb shelter during air raid drills?

7. Why do two men from the Nazi party suddenly show up at Rudy's home to speak with his parents?

8. What fear does Rosa have if Max were to die?

9. How does Liesel come to own a Dictionary and Thesaurus?

10. How does Hans narrowly avoid death during the second World War?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When WWII broke out, the economy in Munich was devastated. First, describe how the Hubermann and Steiner families were directly affected by the failing economy. Then, describe how each family managed to pick themselves up by their bootstraps and survive while surrounded by the abject poverty around them.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Liesel's journey into adulthood can be traced through the books she reads. Choose at least three titles Liesel reads throughout the course of the novel and explain what Liesel learned from each of these texts. Then, explain how the books Liesel reads can trace her growth into adulthood using the three books you've selected as primary examples.

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