28. What did Max do during the first air raid siren?

He peeked through the curtains.

10. Why does Liesel avoid the mayor's house on Grande Strasse at the beginning of part 3?

She is afraid the mayor's wife saw her steal a book from the fire.

Who is Tommy Mueller?

Liesel's friend who struggled in Hitler Youth due to health issues

A member of the Nazi Party who refused to let his son join an elite unit.

20. What happened to The Whistler?

It was thrown into the river by Viktor and rescued by Rudy.

What is ironic about Alex Steiner's guilt?

If he hadn't tried to protect Rudy, Rudy would probably be alive.

14. Why did Hans lose customers?

He wasn't a member of the Nazi party

Which character help Max escape to the Hubermann house?

Walter Kugler - A childhood friend

22. Who came to visit Max when he was sick? What were the results?

Death came to collect Max's soul, but Max fought back.

24. Why did Rosa punish Liesel at school?

She pretends to punish Liesel when she reveals Max is awake.

Why was Liesel struck by a soldier during one of the "parade of Jews"?

She ran through them to see Max.

34. What was in Rosa's mattress that she gave to Liesel?

The Word Shaker written and left by Max.

4. What happened during the "Jesse Owens Incident"?

Rudy covered himself in charcoal and ran around the track like Owens.

40. How does Rudy attempt to comfort the dying pilot?

He places his bear on his chest.

26. Why was there a sudden demand for Hans to paint?

People needed their blinds/windows painted for protection

5. How did the Hubermanns pay for Christmas?

Papa traded his cigarettes for Liesel's gift.

37. What was the accident that happened to the LSE allowing Hans to return home?

A tire blew out and caused a wreck.

9. Why is Liesel paranoid after the fire for Hitler's birthday?

She fears someone saw her steal a book that didn't burn.

31. Why did the two Gestapo men come to the Steiner's house?

They wanted to admit Rudy into a special school

33. What did Liesel and Rudy do during the second parade of Jews?

They scattered some extra bread along the road and hid to watch.

18. What is the key difference (supported by text) between Viktor Chemmel and Arthur Berg?

Viktor steals because he wants to, not out of need

21. Without money for gifts, what did the Hubermanns do for Christmas in the year 1942?

Built a snowman in the basement.

6. What is Mama's idea after her customers begin to fire her?

She sends Liesel to collect the washing since it's harder to fire her.

15. What can the reader infer Hans did with his copy of Mein Kampf?

He sent it with Walter with the info. Max needed to escape.

3. How does Hans help calm Liesel her FIRST night at the Hubermanns' house?

He shows her how to roll cigarettes

19. What was the result of Rudy's absences from Hitler Youth?

He was able to transfer to a different division.

30. Why did Max have to leave the Hubermann house?

Hans helped a Jew; they feared they would be searched.

25. How does Liesel help inform the Hubermann's of the inspection?

She purposely gets injured in the soccer game so she can go home.

32. What was Hans’ actual punishment for helping the Jew in the parade of Jews?

He was allowed into the party and drafted

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23. Which gift does Rosa mention when she comes to school to tell Liesel Max woke up?
The toy soldier
The ribbon
The maple leaf
The Whistler
2
28. What did Max do during the first air raid siren?
He ran outside in the backyard.
He showed up in the Fiedler's basement.
He peeked through the curtains.
He stayed in his hiding place.
3
Out of the following characters, who was the only one who survived the war?
Hans
Max
Rudy
Rosa
4
What does the reader discover happened to Liesel at the end of the novel?
She became mute and crazy.
She was sent to a concentration camp for helping a Jew.
She lived to an old age.
She was killed in the bombing.
5
The Hubermann's neighbor who held a grudge against Rosa:
Frau Hermann
Frau Steiner
Frau Holtzapfel
Frau Diller
6
10. Why does Liesel avoid the mayor's house on Grande Strasse at the beginning of part 3?
She is afraid the mayor's wife saw her steal a book from the fire.
She is afraid the mayor will know her father was a communist.
She is afraid the parents of the boy she beat up will come after her.
She is afraid she will run into the group of boys who steal.
7
Who is Tommy Mueller?
Liesel's bully who throws her book into the Amper River.
Liesel's friend who struggled in Hitler Youth due to health issues
The original leader of Liesel's food-stealing gang
Liesel's best friend who goes with her to steal books.
8
Who is Alex Steiner?
The man who saved Hans' life in World War 1.
Liesel's neighbor who becomes her best friend.
A member of the Nazi Party who refused to let his son join an elite unit.
The man who helped Max escape to the Hubermann house.
9
35. In The Word Shaker, where does the girl take refuge?
A tree
A basement
A library
A garden
10
20. What happened to The Whistler?
It was used by Max to create another book for Liesel.
Rosa discovered it, and Liesel was forced to return it.
It was thrown into the river by Viktor and rescued by Rudy.
It was destroyed because it was not written by a Nazi.
11
27. What book does Liesel take when she finds a letter from Mrs. Hermann (the mayor's wife)?
A Song in the Dark
The dictionary
The Dream Carrier
The Word Shaker
12
What is ironic about Alex Steiner's guilt?
If he hadn't tried to protect Rudy, Rudy would probably be alive.
He hit Liesel in order to protect her.
He was the soldier who fell asleep the night of the bombing.
Although he was a loving person towards all, he was a ruthless soldier.
13
38. Who refused to come to the bomb shelter?
Frau Diller
Papa
Frau Holtazpfel
Rudy Steiner
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29. What did the people of Himmel Street do during the second air raid?
Argued because of their nervousness
Sang the German nation anthem
Cried and held hands
Listened to Liesel read
15
14. Why did Hans lose customers?
He wasn't a very good painter
People thought he was a Jew.
People thought he was a coward in the war
He wasn't a member of the Nazi party
16
Which character help Max escape to the Hubermann house?
Alex Steiner- a close family friend
Walter Kugler - A childhood friend
Frau Diller - a local businesswoman
His dad - Erik Vandenburg
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7. To whom does Liesel want to send her letter (a school assignment)?
Her biological mother
Papa Hubermann
Her biological father
Mama Hubermann
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22. Who came to visit Max when he was sick? What were the results?
Death came to collect Max's soul, but Max fought back.
A rabbi who came to deliver prayer, but Max lived.
A doctor came in secret and gave Max medicine
A Jewish man came to deliver a message; he left it on the nightstand
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11. Who does Hans feel saved his life in the first World War?
Alex Steiner
Max Vandenburg
Sergeant Stephan Schneider
Erik Vandenburg
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24. Why did Rosa punish Liesel at school?
Rosa pretends to punish her so she can protect Liesel from the Nazis.
Liesel got in trouble at school, so Rosa was called.
Liesel stole from her again, and Rosa could not wait until after school.
She pretends to punish Liesel when she reveals Max is awake.
21
Why was Liesel struck by a soldier during one of the "parade of Jews"?
She left food out for the Jews.
She ran to help one of them up.
She ran through them to see Max.
She yelled and screamed at one of the soldiers.
22
34. What was in Rosa's mattress that she gave to Liesel?
The Word Shaker written and left by Max.
A letter from her real Mama.
A small harmonica that used to belong to Hans.
Some spare money she had saved.
23
4. What happened during the "Jesse Owens Incident"?
Frau Diller spit at his feet and caused a riot
Tommy Muller bought a poster and asked Owens for an autograph
Rudy covered himself in charcoal and ran around the track like Owens.
Pfiffkus bet on him to beat the German racers in the Olympics
24
40. How does Rudy attempt to comfort the dying pilot?
He places his bear on his chest.
He sings to him.
He offers him his hand.
He places a blanket on him.
25
17. What does Death foreshadowed about the end of the novel at both the beginning and end of part 5?
The book thief will strike again.
Papa is going to war.
Rudy is going to die.
Max is going to be found by the Nazis.
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26. Why was there a sudden demand for Hans to paint?
People wanted Hans to paint over all the vandalism
People wanted swastikas painted on their doors
People needed their blinds/windows painted for protection
People wanted to spruce up their homes since Hitler was visiting
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5. How did the Hubermanns pay for Christmas?
Papa painted the mayor's house during at night to get extra money
Trudy sent a small box with Liesel's gift and candies.
Papa traded his cigarettes for Liesel's gift.
Mama did extra laundry in exchange for jam which was their only treat.
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37. What was the accident that happened to the LSE allowing Hans to return home?
A tire blew out and caused a wreck.
A mine was not properly defused.
An explosive accidently went off in the truck.
A building collapsed
29
9. Why is Liesel paranoid after the fire for Hitler's birthday?
She fears that the war will come to Molching.
She fears someone will take her away to a new foster home.
She fears someone saw her steal a book that didn't burn.
She fears she will mess up the bag with the washing
30
36. What or who was waiting at the mayor's house when Liesel and Rudy went to steal another book?
A guard dog
Another book
The mayor
Cookies
31
Who is the narrator of this story?
Hans
Rudy
Death
Liesel
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31. Why did the two Gestapo men come to the Steiner's house?
They wanted to talk to Rudy’s parents about his behavior at Hitler Youth.
They wanted Rudy’s brother to enlist early into the military.
They wanted to take Alex to a work camp near Russia.
They wanted to admit Rudy into a special school
33
8. What is surprising about Hans Hubermann's reaction when Liesel says she hates the Fuhrer?
He yells at her
He drags her home by the ear
He doesn't say anything at all
He slaps her
34
2. Which of the following does NOT describe Rosa Hubermann?
A loving, but strict disciplinarian
A vulgar and sometimes offensive woman
A patient and hopeful woman
A hard worker
35
13. Who does Hans feel saved his life in the first world war?
Max Vandenburg
Erik Vandenburg
Sergeant Stephan Schneider
Alex Steiner
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33. What did Liesel and Rudy do during the second parade of Jews?
They scattered some extra bread along the road and hid to watch.
They immediately ran to their homes and took comfort.
They mocked the Jews along with the other children from Hitler Youth.
They tried to pass a message to see if anyone knew about Max.
37
Who gave Liesel the empty book which gave her a space for her writing?
Rudy Steiner
The Hubermanns
Max Vandenburg
Ilsa Hermann
38
18. What is the key difference (supported by text) between Viktor Chemmel and Arthur Berg?
Viktor is older and more ruthless
Arthur is a better leader
Viktor steals because he wants to, not out of need
Arthur is a proud supported of Adolf Hitler
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39. Who recognizes Liesel at the crash site?
An old school friend
The mayor
Her biological mama
The narrator, Death
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21. Without money for gifts, what did the Hubermanns do for Christmas in the year 1942?
Ate a feast provided by the return of Hans Jr.
Read Liesel's new book by the fire.
Built a snowman in the basement.
Painted a Christmas celebration on the basement wall.
41
1. What is the first book the book thief steals?
A bible
Mein Kampf
The Shoulder Shrug
A Grave Digger's Handbook
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12. With what book does Max (the struggler) travel?
The Shoulder Shrug
Mein Kampf
The Standover Man
Faust the Dog
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6. What is Mama's idea after her customers begin to fire her?
She makes Liesel quit school so she could take on more customers.
She used less soap for the washing in order to save money.
She sends Liesel to collect the washing since it's harder to fire her.
She lowered her prices so customers would still use her.
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15. What can the reader infer Hans did with his copy of Mein Kampf?
He read it aloud to Liesel so she would be a "good German."
He ripped out each page one by one and burned it.
He sent it with Walter with the info. Max needed to escape.
He painted over the pages to keep teaching Liesel.
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16. What similarity does Liesel notice about her and Max?
They are both orphans.
They are both from communist families.
They both have nightmares.
Neither one of them is a German.
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3. How does Hans help calm Liesel her FIRST night at the Hubermanns' house?
He plays the accordion for her
He tells her stories.
He sings to her
He shows her how to roll cigarettes
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19. What was the result of Rudy's absences from Hitler Youth?
He was found and beaten up by Franz.
His family was fined.
His father had to spend three days in prison.
He was able to transfer to a different division.
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30. Why did Max have to leave the Hubermann house?
Hans helped a Jew; the Nazis searched the home took Max away.
Liesel was able to obtain fake papers for him.
Hans helped a Jew; they feared they would be searched.
Max heard news from his family; he left to rejoin them.
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25. How does Liesel help inform the Hubermann's of the inspection?
She pretends something Rudy said hurts her feelings goes home.
She purposely gets injured in the soccer game so she can go home.
She gets Mama to fake a reason for her to be in trouble.
She whistles the warning tune from The Whistler.
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32. What was Hans’ actual punishment for helping the Jew in the parade of Jews?
He was not allowed into the Nazi party.
He was lashed 4 times.
He was allowed into the party and drafted
He was sent to a work camp near Russia.

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