The Book Thief Multiple Choice Questions
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What was Liesel dreaming about prior to waking up on the train?

  • Having a picnic with her foster parents
  • Attending a rally with Adolf Hitler (correct)
  • Reading a book in her room
  • Playing in the snow with her brother
  • What happened to Liesel's younger brother, Werner, on the train?

  • He fell asleep and missed their stop
  • He was taken away by a stranger at the train station
  • He got lost in the crowded train and was later found by Liesel
  • He died from coughing and was found sideways and dead (correct)
  • What was the condition of the boy who died in the third carriage of the train?

  • He had intense spurt of coughing followed by nothingness (correct)
  • He had a seizure and then became unconscious
  • He was playing with other children when he suddenly collapsed
  • He fell asleep and never woke up
  • What did Liesel notice about Adolf Hitler in her dream?

    <p>The skull-colored part in his hair and the perfect square of his mustache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rosa Hubermann's height?

    <p>Five feet, one inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel Meminger show her understanding of Hans Hubermann's value?

    <p>By observing his manner and the kindness in his eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Rosa Hubermann's way of showing love to Liesel Meminger?

    <p>Involving bashing her with a wooden spoon and words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rosa Hubermann ask Liesel to call her after a few months?

    <p>&quot;Mama Number Two&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel show her appreciation for Hans Hubermann's music?

    <p>By sitting up and humming while he played the accordion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the smell that Liesel associated with Hans Hubermann every morning?

    <p>&quot;Dead cigarettes, decades of paint, and human skin&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann do to soothe Liesel during her nightmares?

    <p>He came in every night and sat with her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel hide under her mattress on her first night with the Hubermanns?

    <p>The Grave Diggers Handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rosa Hubermann supplement the family income?

    <p>She did washing and ironing for wealthier households in Molching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Hans Hubermann's eyes as observed by Liesel Meminger?

    <p>They were made of kindness, and silver like soft silver melting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's reaction to Papa's music playing during breakfast?

    <p>She would grin herself stupid watching him play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rosa show affection towards Liesel after she had a bath?

    <p>She gave her an enormous hug nearly choking her while calling her names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel and her brother experience on their way to Molching?

    <p>Their mother left Liesel to be taken to her new home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were Liesel's new foster parents?

    <p>Hans and Rosa Hubermann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel mark the beginning of her career as a book thief?

    <p>She stole a book from the graveyard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many books did Liesel have in total?

    <p>Twelve books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel acquire the books?

    <p>Through various means, including theft from snow and fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who finally coaxed Liesel out of the car upon her arrival at Himmel Street?

    <p>Hans Hubermann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the authorities questioning Liesel's mother?

    <p>About the lateness of her arrival and why her son was not with her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel see as being made up primarily of ten books?

    <p>Her story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rosa Hubermann's physical appearance like?

    <p>Short and stout with a waddling gait and a stern expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Liesel steal her first book?

    <p>From a cemetery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Hans Hubermann doing when he finally coaxed Liesel out of the car?

    <p>Smoking a cigarette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who arranged for Liesel to be placed with the Hubermanns?

    <p>Their mother, unable to care for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel receive from a hidden Jew?

    <p>Two books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel's hair color and eyes indicate about her?

    <p>She had dangerous dark brown eyes, not preferred in Germany at that time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's understanding of the word 'Communist'?

    <p>She couldn't spell or understand it, despite encountering it frequently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the basement in the Hubermanns' house?

    <p>It was not of adequate depth for safety during air raids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rosa Hubermann's initial reaction to Liesel's refusal to have a bath?

    <p>&quot;You filthy pig. Why won't you get undressed?&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann enjoy about smoking?

    <p>The rolling of cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel dream about after losing her brother?

    <p>Extracting his soul from his body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Liesel and her mother have to get off the train during the snowstorm?

    <p>Due to faulty track work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel discover next to her brother's grave?

    <p>A black book with silver writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Liesel stay behind at her brother's burial?

    <p>She began to dig up the grave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Liesel and her mother described as after the funeral?

    <p>'Both poor and pale, with sores on their lips'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the young grave digger drop as Liesel and her mother left the cemetery?

    <p>A book from his pocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Liesel have difficulty speaking and reading?

    <p>Lack of formal education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was it when Liesel was listening to a man speaking?

    <p>January 1939</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How old was Liesel when she was listening to a man speaking?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Rudy Steiner obsessed with?

    <p>Jesse Owens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary pastime of the children on Himmel Street?

    <p>Playing outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made the house next door to the Hubermanns relatively poor?

    <p>Renting by a family with six children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the children rarely visit each other's homes on Himmel Street?

    <p>Homes were small and usually had very little in them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the book that Hans Hubermann found under Liesel's sheets?

    <p>The Grave Diggers Handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel confess to her father after having a dream at night?

    <p>Her bedwetting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Hans Hubermann's relationship with Adolf Hitler's regime?

    <p>He did not support Adolf Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What left Rudy curious about being like someone who was not a part of their community?

    <p>A Jesse Owens incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel hide under her mattress on her first night with the Hubermanns?

    <p>'The Grave Diggers Handbook'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann help Liesel with despite his lack of formal schooling?

    <p>Learn to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Liesel and her family watch a Nazi Party parade in late May 1939?

    <p>Munich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann discover while washing the sheets?

    <p>The Grave Diggers Handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann wear while standing on the sidelines during the Nazi Party parade?

    <p>A disguised expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did brown-shirted extremist members do during the Nazi Party parade?

    <p>Marched with pride and sang songs of German supremacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's reaction after losing her brother?

    <p>Nightmares and difficulty speaking and reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Jesse Owens incident in Rudy's story?

    <p>It inspired Rudy to imitate Owens in a race at Hubert Oval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Alex Steiner, Rudy's father, react to finding his son covered in charcoal?

    <p>He was shocked and confronted Rudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Alex Steiner's association with the Nazi Party?

    <p>He was a member but did not harbor hate towards anyone, including the Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Alex Steiner feel about Rudy being punished for his charcoal stunt?

    <p>He was secretly relieved or even glad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Rudy to smear charcoal on himself and pretend to be Jesse Owens?

    <p>Jesse Owens winning four gold medals during the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Rosa Hubermann, also known as Mama, want to protect Rudy from 'Saukerl'?

    <p>'Saukerl' was determined to harm Rudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the road known as the 'road of yellow stars'?

    <p>Schiller Strasse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a frequent target of Rudy's taunts in the neighborhood?

    <p>Pfiffikus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Rudy take Liesel to make good on a bet and kiss her?

    <p>Hubert Oval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the compromise reached after the race between Rudy and Liesel resulted in a muddy draw?

    <p>Rudy would be excused from goalie duty during soccer games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy hint Liesel would eventually want to do with him?

    <p>'Kiss me'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy and Liesel agree upon regarding the winner of their race?

    <p>The winner would be allowed to kiss the loser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pfiffikus' reaction when Rudy provoked him during a soccer waiting game?

    <p>He chased them away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel initially refuse before eventually agreeing to it?

    <p>To race with Rudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the neighborhood contain that made it look dilapidated and unwelcomed?

    <p>Abandoned buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy Steiner do that was considered a little crazy?

    <p>Painted himself black and ran the 100 meters at the local playing field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Rudy have a twitch?

    <p>Due to having an earache from being lost in the markets years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Frau Diller's shop require customers to say in order to be served?

    <p>&quot;Heil Hitler&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel and the Steiners see on Munich Street?

    <p>Soldiers marching past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did they pass by that had yellow stars and anti-Semitic slurs?

    <p>Abandoned shops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel warned to say when passing Frau Diller's shop?

    <p>&quot;Heil Hitler&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rudy Steiner asked to do by his mother after Liesel started going to school?

    <p>Walk Liesel to school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical feature was Rudy Steiner known for?

    <p>Piercing blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two significant events that happened in the latter part of September-November 1939?

    <p>Liesel Meminger became the heavyweight champion of the school yard and World War Two began</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa do after picking up a discarded newspaper on his way home?

    <p>He folded it up and slipped it beneath his shirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the official announcement made on the cool day in Molching when the war began?

    <p>Rationing had begun and England and France made their declaration on Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel do during the summer of 39 that made it feel like it was over a few days after it began?

    <p>Playing soccer with Rudy and the other kids on Himmel Street, taking ironing around town with Mama, and learning words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What punishment does Liesel receive after reading aloud in front of the class?

    <p>A 'Watschen'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Liesel moved up to the next grade level despite her struggles with reading?

    <p>Her exceptional performance in other subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy do when Liesel is taken aside by Sister Maria for disciplinary action?

    <p>Waves to her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What book are Liesel and her father reading together?

    <p>'The Gravediggers Handbook'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel experience during a progress test in reading at school?

    <p>She struggles and feels nervous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is unimpressed with Liesel's performance during the progress test in reading?

    <p>Sister Maria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel and her father do while reading 'The Gravediggers Handbook' together?

    <p>They take note of words they don't understand and practice with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy do when Liesel feels isolated and humiliated after being punished?

    <p>He comforts and supports her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Liesel determined to do despite facing challenges in improving her reading skills?

    <p>Continue learning and improving her reading skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hans Hubermann reveal that leads to a discussion about his unpatriotic appearance?

    <p>'Hitler takes Poland' tattoo on his arm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Liesel called aside by Sister Maria for disciplinary action?

    <p>For disruptive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy remind Liesel before she reads from the book during the progress test?

    <p>To support and encourage her during the test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What book did Liesel steal during a book-burning event?

    <p>The Grave Diggers Handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel and her father finish reading together late into the night?

    <p>The Grave Diggers Handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel consider stealing from her school's bookshelf?

    <p>A book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the stolen book have on its cover?

    <p>A cuckoo bird</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel content with in late 1939?

    <p>Her life in Molching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel struggle to keep up with despite making progress?

    <p>Reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened after Liesel beats up Ludwig Schmeikl?

    <p>Sister Maria accuses Liesel and orders her a harsh punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Liesel steal her second book, 'The Book Thief'?

    <p>April 20, 1940</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant factor influences the events in the story according to the text?

    <p>The Germans' love for burning things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the crowd after Liesel beats up Ludwig Schmeikl?

    <p>The crowd cheers her on and she receives praise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Grave Digger's Handbook' was stolen by Liesel on which date?

    <p>'The Grave Digger's Handbook' was stolen on January 13, 1939</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after Sister Maria sees the state of Ludwig Schmeikl?

    <p>She accuses Liesel and orders her a harsh punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy advise Liesel to do when she is getting bullied by other kids?

    <p>To ignore the comments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after Liesel kicks Ludwig Schmeikl?

    <p>A fight ensues and Liesel beats up Schmeikl severely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy do while waiting for Liesel to finish crying?

    <p>Shares a moment of silence and comfort with her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Part two of the text introduce?

    <p>Various elements including Liesel's stolen books, Hans Hubermann's plan to help a Jewish fist fighter, and the Germans' love for burning things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Book Thief' was stolen by Liesel on which date?

    <p>'The Book Thief' was stolen on April 20, 1940.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel receive for Christmas?

    <p>Two books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times did Liesel read 'The Lighthouse'?

    <p>Nine times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa spend the money on instead of Mama's needs?

    <p>Cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did customers stop being able to afford washing and ironing services?

    <p>Financial struggle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the rare gift that Papa brought home a few weeks later?

    <p>'Faust the Dog' book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who argued about politics, something Liesel did not understand?

    <p>Papa and Hans Junior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mama believe Liesel was not contributing financially?

    <p>Worthlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa use to pay for Liesel's Christmas gifts?

    <p>His tobacco ration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel read thirteen times?

    <p>'The Lighthouse'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mama need but Papa spent the money on cigarettes instead?

    <p>A new dress and better shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the source of tension between Papa and Hans Junior?

    <p>Politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did customers stop being able to afford?

    <p>Washing and ironing services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann do when Liesel confessed to having a nightmare?

    <p>He scolded her for being scared and told her to toughen up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel confess to her father after having a dream at night?

    <p>She confessed to being afraid of the nightmares she was having</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann wear while standing on the sidelines during the Nazi Party parade?

    <p>Casual clothing with no distinct markings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Rosa Hubermann's way of showing love to Liesel Meminger?

    <p>$f(x) = -4(x + 3)^2 + 2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel retrieve from the remains of the bonfire?

    <p>Three books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the color of the book that Liesel salvaged from the bonfire?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel realize about the book she had salvaged?

    <p>It was starting to burn her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who oversaw the fires where Liesel retrieved the book?

    <p>The mayor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann offer Liesel after the ordeal with Nazi officials?

    <p>A cigarette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wolfgang Edel do for the Nazi officials during the bonfire?

    <p>He supervised the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann plan to buy and resell?

    <p>Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel steal from the mayor's library?

    <p>Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Liesel worried about delivering washing to the mayor's house?

    <p>She was afraid of being caught for stealing a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Liesel refuse to let Rudy carry the washing bag?

    <p>She was afraid he would be identified as the book thief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times did Liesel tap the knocker when forced to deliver washing to the mayor's house?

    <p>$3$ times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel feel after encountering the mayor's wife?

    <p>Relieved and fearful of potential consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann plan to try selling first?

    <p>Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Liesel avoid delivering washing to the mayor's house?

    <p>Forgetfulness and being away from home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Hans Hubermann feel about selling forbidden books?

    <p>Fearful and hesitant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel fear Rudy would be identified as if he carried her washing bag?

    <p>The book thief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel consider delivering washing to the mayor's house a mix of?

    <p>Relief and fear of potential consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel worry about after stealing a book from the mayor's library?

    <p>Being caught by authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann do after slapping Liesel?

    <p>He sat next to her and held his face in his hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's reaction after being slapped by Hans Hubermann?

    <p>She shook and sagged on the steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann warn Liesel not to say in public places?

    <p>'It' in their house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel react when Hans Hubermann lifted her by the triceps and shook her?

    <p>She nodded her compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Liesel's initial fear when summoned to the mayor's house?

    <p>That the woman will torture or imprison her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Liesel experience after seeing the beauty of the library in the mayor's house?

    <p>Wonder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel asked to do by the mayor's wife upon entering the room?

    <p>Take the books and place them on the shelves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel feel when leaving the room in the mayor's house?

    <p>Reluctant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel gain from her experience in the mayor's house?

    <p>A sense of wonder and appreciation for knowledge and literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Liesel react when summoned to the mayor's house?

    <p>She enters despite her fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel steal from her clothes and admits to stealing from the crime scene?

    <p>A book by Adolf Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Liesel's father say goodbye to before leaving the crime scene with Liesel?

    <p>Wolfgang Edel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What deal does Liesel's father make with the Nazi Party at the crime scene?

    <p>To get a copy of Mein Kampf in exchange for his membership application and cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rising from Liesel's collar at the crime scene?

    <p>Smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is burning Liesel's ribs at the crime scene?

    <p>'Mein Kampf' book by Adolf Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Papa recognize the stolen book as, when Liesel admits to stealing it?

    <p>'Mein Kampf' by Adolf Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Papa do after recognizing the stolen book?

    <p>He does not tell Liesel's mother about the book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa spend money on instead of Mama's needs?

    <p>Cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa use to pay for Liesel's Christmas gifts?

    <p>Cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Hans Hubermann's eyes as observed by Liesel Meminger?

    <p>They were blue with yellow specks around the pupil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Rudy take Liesel to make good on a bet and kiss her?

    <p>The Amper River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's initial fear when she was summoned to the mayor's house?

    <p>That the woman would torture or imprison her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel feel after experiencing the beauty of the library at the mayor's house?

    <p>Taken aback and filled with wonder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel leave the room with after her experience at the mayor's house?

    <p>A sense of wonder and a deep appreciation for the power of knowledge and literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel do when she is allowed to take books from the library at the mayor's house?

    <p>She places them on the shelves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel summoned to do at the mayor's house?

    <p>Laundry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel successfully avoid detection for after visiting the mayor's wife's yard?

    <p>Taking a book from the yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel receive from the mayor's wife at her house?

    <p>A tower of books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel fear would happen when she entered the room at the mayor's house?

    <p>She would be tortured or imprisoned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel and Rudy learn the benefits of after a game of soccer?

    <p>Keeping their eyes open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What variety of apple did Fritz Hammer, one of their older counterparts, have in his possession?

    <p>Klar variety ripening in July and August</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove Liesel and Rudy to thievery?

    <p>Depressing pea soup and Rudys hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy ask Fritz Hammer when he noticed the apples?

    <p>Where did you get those</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the rules of apple theft as instructed to Liesel and Rudy?

    <p>Don't get caught on the fence, don't let anyone see, and work together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Liesel and Rudy initiated into the group of apple thieves?

    <p>By answering questions about their past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Arthur Berg reward Liesel and Rudy with after they successfully steal apples?

    <p>A dozen apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Liesel and Rudy feel about consuming the stolen apples?

    <p>They consume the apples secretively, fearing consequences if they are found out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Liesel and Rudy argue about on the way home after consuming the stolen apples?

    <p>A candy purchase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Liesel and Rudy find a penny on the ground?

    <p>They rush to buy something with it but are met with contempt from the Aryan shopkeeper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel manage to salvage from the bonfire?

    <p>A book covered in ash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the word written on the cover of the salvaged book?

    <p>Shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who oversaw the fires during the bonfire?

    <p>The mayor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel hide the salvaged book in?

    <p>Her uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel realize about the salvaged book after hiding it in her uniform?

    <p>It was starting to burn her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann offer Liesel after the ordeal with the Nazi officials?

    <p>A cigarette as a sign of friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Liesel and Hans Hubermann have to perform a Nazi salute to at gunpoint?

    <p>Nazi officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wolfgang Edel do for the Nazi officials during the bonfire?

    <p>Built platforms for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel feel about Wolfgang Edel and Hans Hubermann exchanging pleasantries?

    <p>She did not pay much attention to it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel do with the books she managed to retrieve from the bonfire?

    <p>She hid them for herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's reaction when she realized she had obtained a rare and valuable item?

    <p>She was in disbelief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for Liesel's increased paranoia and fear?

    <p>Her fear of being caught for stealing a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel avoid doing, citing reasons such as forgetfulness and being away from home?

    <p>Delivering washing to the mayor's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann plan to try, starting with Mein Kampf?

    <p>Selling forbidden books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel feel after her encounter with the mayor's wife?

    <p>A mix of relief and fear of potential consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Hans Hubermann to buy and resell forbidden books?

    <p>Liesel's theft of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel refuse to let Rudy do while walking around town?

    <p>Carry the washing bag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Hans Hubermann considering while walking down the street?

    <p>The costs and potential consequences of buying forbidden books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel worry about being caught for?

    <p>Stealing a book from the mayor's library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel avoid delivering to the mayor's house?

    <p>Washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel worried about being identified as?

    <p>The one with the stolen book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hans Hubermann plan to give selling a try?

    <p>Forbidden books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did Hans Hubermann hope to get away with selling forbidden books before facing consequences?

    <p>Seven months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Max carrying with him while on the run from the Nazis?

    <p>Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Max find himself, just a few steps away from his destination?

    <p>Himmel Street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel, Rudy, and Max later steal to make money?

    <p>Apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped Rudy escape when he got entangled in the fence?

    <p>Arthur Berg (Jesse Owens)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the house where Max was to find safety look like?

    <p>Pale, sick-looking, with an iron gate and a brown spit-stained door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max have that he was hesitant to use when he arrived at the house?

    <p>A key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the children running from when they were caught stealing potatoes?

    <p>A farmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Arthur Berg (Jesse Owens) move to after helping the children?

    <p>Cologne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max struggle with upon arriving at his destination?

    <p>The morality of asking others to risk their lives for him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is not explicitly mentioned in the text as being part of the group of children running from the farmer?

    <p>Max</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy deliberately freeze to implement their plan to steal produce from Otto Sturm?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the narrator and Rudy wait to implement their plan to steal produce from Otto Sturm?

    <p>A particularly frosty week in October</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggested that Rudy and the narrator return the basket to Otto after an argument ensued?

    <p>Arthur Berg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Arthur draw the line at in terms of theft?

    <p>Stealing from certain places or people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were they caught in the act of stealing potatoes?

    <p>Five days later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the farmer threaten them with when they were caught stealing potatoes?

    <p>An ax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator and Rudy steal from Otto Sturm?

    <p>Potatoes and onions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was grateful and distributed the stolen produce among the group?

    <p>Arthur Berg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Arthur suggest about returning the basket to Otto after an argument ensued?

    <p>Rudy and the narrator should return it to Otto as compensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Arthur invite them to after drawing a line at theft from certain places or people?

    <p>Another stealing project five days later.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who lost control of his bike due to Rudy's plan?

    <p>Otto Sturm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy buy from Frau Diller with a coin?

    <p>Mixed candy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Max Vandenburg reading on the train?

    <p>Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What items did Walter Kugler give to Max to help him blend in?

    <p>Razor and scissors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when Max was stopped by authorities during the train journey?

    <p>He was only asked for his ticket and identity card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused 'havoc' before Max's arrival according to the text?

    <p>The Weingartners' washing incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What book did Liesel steal from her mother's laundry?

    <p>Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Liesel confess to about stealing 'Mein Kampf'?

    <p>Papa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What deal did Papa make in exchange for a copy of 'Mein Kampf'?

    <p>Membership application to the Nazi Party and cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel hiding in her clothes that was burning her ribs?

    <p>'Mein Kampf'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Papa say goodbye to before leaving with Liesel?

    <p>Wolfgang Edel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition of Liesel's clothes after the book burning?

    <p>Smoke rising from her collar and a necklace of sweat forming around her throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa recognize the stolen book as?

    <p>'Mein Kampf'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel remove from her clothes after the book burning?

    <p>'Mein Kampf'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the man Liesel saw at the town hall?

    <p>He had fluffy hair and injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was happening to Liesel during the scene at the town hall?

    <p>Smoke rising from her collar and a necklace of sweat forming around her throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Papa ready to do after saying goodbye to Wolfgang Edel?

    <p>Leave with Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were Liesel and Papa on their way home from?

    <p>The book burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel steal from the town hall?

    <p>A book by Adolf Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recognized the stolen book and confronted Liesel about it?

    <p>Papa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What deal did Papa make regarding the stolen book?

    <p>Exchanged it for a membership application and cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's reaction when she was caught with the stolen book?

    <p>She admitted to stealing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of the stolen book?

    <p>'Mein Kampf' by Adolf Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical feature did the man in the shadows at the town hall have?

    <p>Fluffy hair and injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was happening to Liesel's clothes as she left the town hall?

    <p>Smoke rising from her collar and sweat forming around her throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Papa say goodbye to before leaving with Liesel?

    <p>A man named Wolfgang Edel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa use to pay for Liesel's Christmas gifts?

    <p>Cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa do after picking up a discarded newspaper on his way home?

    <p>Lit a cigarette and read it with Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical description of the body Liesel sees in the opposite bed?

    <p>Skin the color of eggshells, whiskers coated jaw and chin, small but misshapen nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Liesel find her father when she reenters the bedroom?

    <p>Standing in front of the door to the basement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Liesel sit while her father talks to her in the basement?

    <p>On top of a meter-tall heap of drop sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel's father reveal to her in the basement?

    <p>'I was never sure if any of this would happen, so I never told you. About me. About the man upstairs.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Liesel drawn to a book called 'The Whistler' due to?

    <p>Her encounters with the mysterious whistler of Himmel Street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Rosa Hubermann become despite the loss of the washing and ironing service?

    <p>A strong and resourceful woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Liesel keep her reading habits hidden from her Hitler Youth peers?

    <p>By keeping quiet about her reading habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who keeps Liesel sane with his jabbering and constant repertoire of meaningless chatter?

    <p>Rudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant changes have Liesel and her family gone through in the past few months?

    <p>Acceptance of their hidden Jew, Max Vandenburg, and loss of their son, Werner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk do Hans and Liesel take in deciding to keep Max hidden in the basement?

    <p>The danger of someone discovering them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What debate do the Hubermanns have regarding hiding Max?

    <p>The risks and benefits of hiding a Jew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Hans and Rosa agree to do regarding Max's presence?

    <p>To keep Max hidden and make arrangements to maintain his secret presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is happening to Max Vandenburg in the basement?

    <p>He is deteriorating and eventually rescued by Hans and Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Liesel learned about keeping her reading habits from her Hitler Youth peers?

    <p>To keep quiet about her reading habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for rescuing Max Vandenburg from the basement?

    <p>Hans and Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max and Hans use to create a makeshift hiding place in the basement?

    <p>Drop sheets and paint cans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Max filled with guilt and shame for his situation?

    <p>He wanted to leave but couldn't</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel initially react to Max's presence in the basement?

    <p>She denied his existence and avoided going to the basement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What book was Max given to read while in hiding?

    <p>'Mein Kampf'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What struggle did Hans and Rosa face regarding Max's presence?

    <p>Ethical implications of hiding Max and financial need to continue working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often was Max allowed to leave the basement?

    <p>A few times a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max assure Rosa about his presence in the basement?

    <p>He would not make a sound or be a burden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max keep in the living room, causing unease and curiosity?

    <p>A copy of Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered Liesel's secret but chose not to reveal it?

    <p>Papa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max develop a love for during his time in the basement?

    <p>Books, particularly Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max share with Liesel and Papa that prompted many questions?

    <p>His experiences and stories about his past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Max spend his nights, sleeping on the floor with a cushion?

    <p>Mama and Papa's room by the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max explain about his upbringing and belief?

    <p>He was a Jew in upbringing but no longer believed in the label</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who came to visit Max and things went smoothly despite not being suspected of knowing Max's secret?

    <p>Trudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max have a history of, which Liesel kept hidden from her parents?

    <p>Fighting and hiding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Max return each morning, hiding from the world as a 'Jewish rat'?

    <p>The basement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Max express sorrow for their absence?

    <p>Hans Junior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel learn about Max's reading habits during his time in the basement?

    <p>He learned to read and developed a love for books, particularly Mein Kampf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused unease and curiosity among those who knew about it?

    <p>Max's presence and activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel become obsessed with regarding Max Vandenburg?

    <p>His sleeping patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Papa emphasize the importance of keeping Max Vandenburg a secret from others?

    <p>Threatening to burn Liesel's books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max Vandenburg do when he wakes up late one afternoon?

    <p>Recognizes Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What similarity does Liesel notice between herself and Max Vandenburg?

    <p>Their arrival on Himmel Street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has been sleeping in the Hubermanns' attic for three days?

    <p>Max Vandenburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Papa's concern if anyone finds out about Max Vandenburg's presence in their house?

    <p>They will all be in trouble and may be taken away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max Vandenburg recite in his sleep?

    <p>The names of people and places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Papa react upon finding Max and Liesel together?

    <p>He is surprised but understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel overwhelmed with upon seeing the STEINER-SCHNEIDERMEISTER sign on Munich Street?

    <p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mayor Heinz Hermann diplomatically outline in the letter to terminate Rosa Hubermann's services?

    <p>The hypocritical nature of maintaining her employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tempted Liesel immensely but she refrained from doing it?

    <p>Running away from home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel say about the book, The Whistler, when she confronted the mayor?

    <p>'So you give me the book, for pity to make yourself feel better.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the new leader of the group that forced Liesel and Rudy to join?

    <p>Viktor Chemmel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel regret losing due to his refusal to become a tyrannical leader?

    <p>Arthur Berg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Liesel and Rudy first attempt to steal fruit with a group?

    <p>With a group led by Andy Schmeikl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy express his dislike for as they fell behind the group?

    <p>Viktor Chemmel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tommy do that was dismissed by Rudy?

    <p>Took blame for something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy try to do to manipulate Liesel?

    <p>Pity her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel throw at Ilsa Hermann's feet during their confrontation?

    <p>The Whistler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ilsa Hermann react when Liesel appeared at her door?

    <p>She was shocked and speechless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What punishment did Liesel's mother intend to give her after the incident with Ilsa Hermann?

    <p>Watschen (a punishment with a wooden spoon)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Liesel go after feeling torn between distress and confusion?

    <p>To the basement to ask Max for help with push-ups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rosa Hubermann react when she confronted Liesel about the incident with Ilsa Hermann?

    <p>She was disappointed in her daughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel imagine happening to the paper in the rain as she left Ilsa Hermann's house?

    <p>It would dissolve and leave nothing behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ilsa Hermann do after Liesel threw The Whistler at her feet?

    <p>She picked it up and handed it back to Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel promise her father not to reveal?

    <p>The man upstairs' identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Max Vandenburg ask for when he awoke?

    <p>Liesel's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel fear would happen if she revealed the secret about the man upstairs?

    <p>Her father would burn all of her books as punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is now the man upstairs according to the text?

    <p>Hans Hubermann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max and Liesel share upon arriving on Himmel Street?

    <p>Similar experiences of agitation and nightmares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Papa do to comfort Liesel when she confesses her fear of going to hell?

    <p>Shares stories about his own fears and reassures her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to Rudy and Tommy's punishment during the Hitler Youth drill?

    <p>Tommy's inability to hear commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who becomes frustrated with Tommy's lack of synchronicity during the Hitler Youth drill?

    <p>Franz Deutscher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy do after the incident with Franz Deutscher and Tommy?

    <p>He tells Liesel about the incident and they part ways for the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Papa joining Liesel in bed after a month?

    <p>To comfort her due to her emotional state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Rudy steps in to explain Tommy's hearing issue to Franz Deutscher?

    <p>Both Rudy and Tommy are given punishment of six laps and drills for their mistakes in the drill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Liesel feel after confessing to Papa that she thinks she is going to hell?

    <p>Relieved and comforted by Papa's words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Papa know how to do when comforting Liesel?

    <p>Say the right things and know when to leave her be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy tell Liesel about after the incident with Franz Deutscher?

    <p>The incident with Franz Deutscher and Tommy's punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to Liesel reading with Papa in bed for the first time in a month?

    <p>Her emotional state prompting Papa's comforting presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy do after telling Liesel about the incident with Franz Deutscher?

    <p>They part ways for the day after discussing the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Liesel and Rudy's altercation with farmer Viktor Chemmel?

    <p>They were caught stealing apples from his orchard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Viktor Chemmel threaten Rudy with?

    <p>Physical harm for spitting on his feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max Vandenburg spend his time doing in the basement?

    <p>Writing and painting, creating a collection of random thoughts for Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Liesel react upon discovering the content of Max's book?

    <p>She is shocked by its content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are concerns raised about Rudy's behavior?

    <p>His behavior becomes increasingly erratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Viktor Chemmel have a poor harvest of?

    <p>Apples from his orchard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max Vandenburg keep close at all times?

    <p>His book filled with sketches and random thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Viktor Chemmel react when he catches Liesel and Rudy at his orchard?

    <p>He is strict and gives them only one small apple between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to an altercation between Viktor Chemmel and Rudy?

    <p>Viktor physically threatens Rudy after an argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max Vandenburg intend to do with the collection of random thoughts he creates?

    <p>Give it to Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to concerns from Liesel about Rudy's well-being?

    <p>His behavior becomes increasingly erratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel pin to the closed curtain before reading the final pages of The Whistler?

    <p>A miraculous leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Liesel bury the toy soldier?

    <p>In the dirt near Tommy Mllers place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel imagine passing from her hand to Max Vandenburg's through the blankets?

    <p>The stone placed on top of a scrap of paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel feel she had accomplished after completing a sentence with different adjustments and additions?

    <p>'She had done it'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max Vandenburg spend his time doing in the basement?

    <p>Writing and painting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Viktor Chemmel do to Rudy, leading to an altercation?

    <p>Physically threatens him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Liesel react upon discovering the content of Max's book?

    <p>She is shocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Rudy forced to work on a sports field without a shirt?

    <p>His behavior becomes increasingly erratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Liesel and Rudy find surprising about the orchards they visit?

    <p>They have few apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Viktor Chemmel's poor harvest lead to?

    <p>Altercation with Rudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max Vandenburg's book mainly consist of?

    <p>Sketches and random thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Viktor Chemmel threaten Rudy with?

    <p>Paying for spitting on his feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Liesel and Rudy given only one small apple in the orchard they visit?

    <p>There are few apples available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Max Vandenburg feel about the content of his book?

    <p>Unaware of its content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to an altercation between Viktor Chemmel and Rudy?

    <p>Rudy's erratic behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes concerns from Liesel regarding Rudy?

    <p>His behavior becomes increasingly erratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel confess to Papa during their time together in bed?

    <p>She is afraid of going to hell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Tommy Müller to stand out during marches at the Hitler Youth?

    <p>Ear infections and inability to hear commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who becomes frustrated with Tommy Müller's lack of synchronicity during drills at the Hitler Youth?

    <p>Franz Deutscher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Franz Deutscher and the other leaders punish Rudy and Tommy for their mistakes in the drill?

    <p>Six laps and additional drills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy do after the incident with Tommy Müller at the Hitler Youth?

    <p>Rudy tells Liesel about the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel read with her father Papa in bed for the first time in a month?

    <p>'The Gravediggers Handbook'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Papa do while reading with Liesel in bed?

    <p>Comforts Liesel and knows when to leave her be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Franz Deutscher's frustration with Tommy Müller?

    <p>Tommy's lack of synchronicity during drills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Rudy and Tommy receive as punishment for their mistakes at the Hitler Youth drill?

    <p>Six laps and additional drills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Rudy play in explaining Tommy's hearing issue at the Hitler Youth?

    <p>Rudy steps in to explain Tommy's hearing issue to Franz Deutscher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after Rudy explains Tommy's hearing issue at the Hitler Youth?

    <p>Both Rudy and Tommy are given punishment of six laps and additional drills for their mistakes in the drill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of the book Liesel found in the mayor's house?

    <p>The Dream Carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel reading to Max Vandenburg?

    <p>The Last Remnants of The Whistler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known as the whistler in the text?

    <p>A murderer traveling on a train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel and Rudy plan to steal from the mayor's house?

    <p>A new book for Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument was Papa about to take with him to the Knoller?

    <p>Accordion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color was the book Liesel found in the mayor's house?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the children collecting when they saw a falling object?

    <p>Empty fuel containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was being painted on some of the doors by the Nazis?

    <p>LSR (Luft Schutz Raum: Air-Raid Shelter)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who collided with Liesel while playing soccer?

    <p>Klaus Behrig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the falling object, initially mistaken for a bomb, turn out to be?

    <p>An empty fuel container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel and Klaus collide with, resulting in injuries?

    <p>The soccer ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who offered to help Liesel home after the collision during soccer?

    <p>Rudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was being inspected by a division of the NSDAP in Molching?

    <p>Houses for suitable air-raid shelters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was rising from the pack as the Nazis inspected each house?

    <p>Smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were nearby when a falling object caught their attention?

    <p>A group of ten-year-old girls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was initially thought to be a bomb by the children?

    <p>The falling object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel read to Max every day, believing the words would nourish him?

    <p>The Dream Carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who makes an unexpected appearance at Liesel's school, causing a stir among the students and teachers?

    <p>Rosa Hubermann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel reflect on the meaning of her dream about Max, wondering if it was a premonition of his death or just a reaction to what event?

    <p>A conversation in the kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What book did Liesel steal from the mayor's house?

    <p>'The Whistler'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Road of Yellow Stars' refers to what location?

    <p>'Himmel Street'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helps Liesel steal a book from a Nazi book burning event?

    <p>Rudy Steiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy comment on regarding the behavior of people at the book burning event?

    <p>Their enjoyment of fresh air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Liesel and the Hubermanns worried about regarding Max?

    <p>His discovery as a Jewish refugee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel hope will help Max recover?

    <p>'The Dream Carrier'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Liesel hear discussing a dead body in the basement?

    <p>Her mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Dream Carrier' is read to Max with hopes that it will:

    <p>Help him recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rosa whisper to Liesel during their confrontation in the corridor?

    <p>That Liesel had asked her to yell at her in front of the class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel hand over to Rosa after their confrontation?

    <p>A toy soldier given by Max</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who scolds Liesel for speaking disrespectfully about her mother at school?

    <p>Frau Olendrich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Liesel do to keep Max awake while he is weak and tired?

    <p>Reads to him for several hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator, Death, mention carrying the souls of from the bombed city of Cologne?

    <p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Liesel likely during the bombing of German cities?

    <p>Asleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Liesel encounter after finding Max alive when she gets home?

    <p>Hans Hubermann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudy speak to Liesel about after she returns home?

    <p>The red handprint on her face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Max confess his fear of to Liesel?

    <p>Falling asleep again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who lived six houses down and had a nice, deep basement?

    <p>The Fiedlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the atmosphere like in the basement where people sought shelter?

    <p>Dank and cold with jagged walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound leaked into the basement from somewhere outside?

    <p>Muffled sound of sirens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who found Liesel and stood next to her in the basement?

    <p>Rudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who read from a book called 'The Whistler' to distract everyone during the raid?

    <p>Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cause of the first reported raid, which turned out to be a false alarm?

    <p>An overexcited flak tower operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel read from during the raid to calm the crowd?

    <p>'The Whistler'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the community do after the raid, despite finding Himmel Street untouched?

    <p>Checked for damages outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel's role in calming the crowd during the raid?

    <p>Reading from a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel's reading achieve during the raid?

    <p>It calmed the crowd for at least twenty minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel worried about when the group returned home from the shelter?

    <p>Max's whereabouts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alex Steiner do in the shelter during the raid?

    <p>Coaxed the kids from his wife's legs and had everyone hold hands in a circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rosa Hubermann do when they returned home and found Max missing?

    <p>She found Max hiding in the basement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long had Max not seen the outside world before going up to the living room window?

    <p>Twenty-two months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the sheltered group of Germans react when Max left without telling them?

    <p>There was no anger or reproach from anyone towards Max for leaving the shelter without telling them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel worry about delivering to the mayor's house?

    <p>Books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel imagine passing from her hand to Max Vandenburg's through the blankets?

    <p>A book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was being sung by Rosa Hubermann at the edge of the group in the dimly lit cellar?

    <p>A quiet song</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alex Steiner do to calm down the group in the shelter?

    <p>Had everyone hold hands in a circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Liesel and Rosa Hubermann react when they found Max missing?

    <p>They found him hiding in their basement disguised among painting materials and fabrics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel confess to her father after having a dream at night?

    <p>She dreamt of Max Vandenburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who collapsed during the stop of the trucks?

    <p>A sick prisoner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the soldiers discussing about the prisoners?

    <p>Taking them for fresh air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who attempted to shield Liesel and Rudy from the sight of the marching Jews?

    <p>Hans Hubermann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel think about the condition of the prisoners?

    <p>'These were the poorest souls alive'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Frau Holtzapfel's nationality?

    <p>German</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel witness from a distance?

    <p>The arrival of the convoy of trucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy and Liesel see Frau Diller do?

    <p>Warned of the arriving Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel think about the suffering Jews?

    <p>Their eyes enormous and bodies covered in dirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the prisoners ordered to do?

    <p>Stand in a line for inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Frau Holtzapfel offer Liesel in exchange for reading to her?

    <p>A bag of coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Frau Holtzapfel live in relation to the Hubermanns' house?

    <p>Next door, slightly larger than the Hubermanns'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel throw in as she left Frau Holtzapfel's house?

    <p>&quot;Heil Hitler&quot; salute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Frau Holtzapfel position herself during Liesel's reading session?

    <p>Facing the window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did Liesel eventually agree to read for Frau Holtzapfel?

    <p>Forty-five minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Papa tell Max about the situation outside?

    <p>It's foggy and ash-filled outside, humans have turned into apparitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Rudy's favorite Hitler Youth field after the raid?

    <p>It was damaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Frau Holtzapfel inquire about when she came to the Hubermanns' door?

    <p>Liesel's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel think this reading session with Frau Holtzapfel was her punishment for?

    <p>Stealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Liesel sit while reading to Frau Holtzapfel?

    <p>At the kitchen table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reward did Liesel receive from Frau Holtzapfel after the reading session?

    <p>A bag of coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel witness while the Jews were being transported to Dachau concentration camp?

    <p>The arrival of the convoy of trucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel see her father, Hans Hubermann, attempting to do when she and Rudy made their way to the scene?

    <p>Shielding them from the sight of the marching Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Liesel certain about regarding the prisoners being escorted through the town of Molching?

    <p>They were the poorest souls alive, tortured and consumed by hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Frau Holtzapfel preparing for before the Jews in her town were to be taken away?

    <p>A final visit with Liesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel do when one sick prisoner collapsed during a stop?

    <p>Climbed out of the truck to help him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who warned of the arriving Jews as they marched through the town of Molching?

    <p>'The old woman from a nearby apartment building, Frau Diller'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel and Rudy witness as they watched the suffering Jews being forced to march past?

    <p>Their eyes enormous and their bodies covered in dirt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel do after witnessing the arrival of the convoy of trucks from a distance?

    <p>Climbed out of the truck to help a sick prisoner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the soldiers discussing while escorting the prisoners through town?

    <p>Taking prisoners for fresh air before continuing their journey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rudy remind Liesel before she witnessed her father attempting to shield them from seeing something?

    <p>'We must not look.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Frau Holtzapfel preparing for a final visit with before the Jews in her town were to be taken away?

    <p>Liesel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liesel witness as she watched from a distance after seeing Ludwig Schmeikl collapse?

    <p>'The arrival of convoy trucks.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Liesel Meminger, a young girl, was listening to a man speaking in January 1939. She had difficulty speaking and reading due to lack of formal education.

    • She was nine years old and had recently lost her brother, Werner. She had a dream where she extracted his soul from his body.

    • Liesel and her mother woke up on a train during a snowstorm. They had to get off the train with Werner's body due to faulty track work.

    • Two guards accompanied them to the next township, where they were left to sort things out.

    • At the burial of Werner, Liesel stayed behind and began to dig up the grave despite her mother's attempts to leave.

    • She discovered a black book, which had silver writing on it, next to her brother's grave.

    • After the funeral, Liesel and her mother boarded a train to Munich. They were both poor and pale, with sores on their lips.

    • Unnoticed by Liesel, a young grave digger dropped a book from his pocket as they left the cemetery.

    • The text also mentions that the train guards and the grave diggers were involved in the situation, but their actions and roles were not detailed in the given text.

    • Liesel was the new kid in town and was immediately involved in a soccer match between Rudy Steiner and Tommy Mller, who had fouled Rudy out of frustration.

    • Rudy was an eight-month-old older boy with bony legs, sharp teeth, gangly blue eyes, and lemon-colored hair. He was considered a little crazy due to an incident where he painted himself black and ran the 100 meters at the local playing field.

    • Rudy was permanently hungry and had six siblings. He was the one who walked Liesel to school after she started because his mother asked him to.

    • Rudy had a twitch due to having an earache from being lost in the markets years ago. He was bad at soccer, which Liesel pointed out.

    • They passed by Frau Diller's shop, which had a framed photo of Hitler and required customers to say "heil Hitler" to be served. Rudy warned Liesel to say it.

    • They saw soldiers marching past on Munich Street and passed abandoned shops with yellow stars and anti-Semitic slurs.

    • Liesel and the Steiners passed by the town hall, which was imposing, and the church, which had a collaborated roof. The street was a long, damp corridor with splashed footsteps.

    • Rudy rushed ahead and dragged Liesel with him at one point.

    • Liesel no longer endured Sister Maria's frustrations and found relief when others were punished.

    • For Christmas, she received two books: "Faust the Dog" by Mattheus Ottleberg and "The Lighthouse" by Ingrid Rippinstein.

    • Papa paid for the books with his tobacco ration, trading cigarettes for them.

    • Liesel read "Faust the Dog" thirteen times and "The Lighthouse" nine times.

    • Papa and Hans Junior argued about politics, something Liesel did not understand.

    • Mama needed a new dress and better shoes but Papa spent the money on cigarettes instead.

    • Customers stopped being able to afford washing and ironing services, and Mama struggled financially.

    • Mama scolded Liesel, believing she was worthless and not contributing financially.

    • A few weeks later, Papa brought home a box of eggs as a rare gift.

    • Liesel recognizes a figure in the shadows at the town hall

    • The figure is a man with fluffy hair and injuries

    • Smoke is rising from Liesel's collar and a necklace of sweat forms around her throat

    • A hot and wet book is burning her ribs

    • Papa had said goodbye to a man named Wolfgang Edel and was ready to leave with Liesel

    • They are on their way home from the scene of a crime

    • Liesel removes a book from her clothes, it is "Mein Kampf" by Adolf Hitler

    • Papa recognizes the book as stolen and Liesel admits to stealing it

    • Papa does not tell Liesel's mother about the book

    • Papa makes a deal with the Nazi Party to get a copy of Mein Kampf in exchange for his membership application and cigarettes.

    • The boy in the jacket leads Liesel and Rudy to a group of apple thieves by the Amper River.

    • The leader, Arthur Berg, is a fifteen-year-old criminal with pimples and long neck.

    • Liesel and Rudy are initiated into the group by answering questions about their past.

    • They are given a sack and instructed on the rules of apple theft: don't get caught on the fence, don't let anyone see, and work together.

    • Liesel and Rudy successfully steal apples and must figure out how to get back over the fence.

    • Arthur Berg commends their work and rewards them with a dozen apples.

    • Liesel and Rudy consume the apples secretively, fearing consequences if they are found out.

    • Liesel and Rudy argue about a candy purchase on the way home.

    • They find a penny on the ground and excitedly rush to buy something with it, but are met with contempt from the Aryan shopkeeper.

    • Liesel recognizes a figure in the shadows at the town hall

    • The figure is a man with fluffy hair and injuries

    • Smoke is rising from Liesel's collar and a necklace of sweat forms around her throat

    • A hot and wet book is burning her ribs

    • Papa had said goodbye to a man named Wolfgang Edel and was ready to leave with Liesel

    • They are on their way home from the scene of a crime

    • Liesel removes a book from her clothes, it is "Mein Kampf" by Adolf Hitler

    • Papa recognizes the book as stolen and Liesel admits to stealing it

    • Papa does not tell Liesel's mother about the book

    • Papa makes a deal with the Nazi Party to get a copy of Mein Kampf in exchange for his membership application and cigarettes.

    • Hans Hubermann tells Liesel Meminger a story about World War I and Erik Vandenburg, the fallen soldier whose wife he visited

    • Liesel listens to the story, which lasts for an hour, during which Papa makes her promise to keep a secret about the man upstairs (Max Vandenburg)

    • Papa is worried that if Liesel reveals the man's presence, they will all be in trouble and may be taken away

    • He uses fear tactics to emphasize the importance of the secret, including threatening to burn her books if she tells

    • Max Vandenburg, a stranger, has been sleeping in their attic for three days

    • Liesel watches over him and becomes obsessed with his sleeping patterns, fearing being caught watching

    • Max speaks in his sleep, reciting the names of people and places, and struggling with himself at one point

    • Liesel notices similarities between herself and Max, including their arrival on Himmel Street and their nightmares

    • Max wakes up late one afternoon, disoriented, and recognizes Liesel as he reaches out to touch her, startling her

    • Papa comes into the room and is surprised to find Max and Liesel together, but Max promises not to sleep in Liesel's room again.

    • Liesel and Rudy are surprised to find the orchards they visit have few apples, and are given only one small apple between them.

    • Viktor Chemmel, the farmer, has a poor harvest and is strict, leading to an altercation between him and Rudy.

    • Viktor physically threatens Rudy, forcing him and Liesel to leave. He makes a comment about Rudy paying for spitting on his feet later.

    • Max Vandenburg spends his time in the basement writing and painting, creating a collection of random thoughts that he intends to give to Liesel.

    • Max's book is filled with sketches and takes up much of his time, he keeps it close at all times.

    • Liesel discovers the book and is shocked by its content. Max is unaware and continues to work on it.

    • Rudy's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and he is forced to work on a sports field without a shirt, leading to concerns from Liesel.

    • The text describes a person, possibly a supernatural being, collecting souls after a war.

    • Many people died in the war, some instantly, others took longer.

    • The person was carrying the charred soul of a teenager.

    • A group of ten-year-old girls were nearby and saw a falling object.

    • The object was first thought to be a bomb, but it was later identified as an empty fuel container.

    • The children were collecting empty fuel containers dropped by their enemies.

    • A division of the NSDAP was inspecting houses in Molching to check for suitable air-raid shelters.

    • Liesel and her friends were playing soccer when the Nazis arrived.

    • Liesel collided with another boy, Klaus Behrig, and was accused of being a maniac.

    • A kindly party member helped Liesel up and offered to help her home.

    • Rudy insisted on helping Liesel home instead.

    • The text mentions a new soccer ball for Himmel Street.

    • The NSDAP was progressing through Molching, house by house.

    • Smoke was rising from the pack as they inspected each house.

    • The children were watching from a distance.

    • Liesel was trying to get back inside without looking too suspicious.

    • The Nazis were painting LSR (Luft Schutz Raum: Air-Raid Shelter) on some of the doors.

    • Liesel and Klaus collided with the ball and both got injured.

    • Klaus was angry and wanted to kill Liesel.

    • A kindly party member intervened and helped Liesel up.

    • Rudy offered to help Liesel home.

    • Liesel was reluctant but eventually agreed.

    • Liesel is in the corridor with her mother, Rosa, after being caught stealing her mother's hairbrush.

    • Rosa scolds Liesel, calling her names and demanding to know where she left the hairbrush.

    • Liesel suggests various locations but is unable to satisfy her mother.

    • Rosa pulls Liesel close and whispers that Liesel had asked her to yell at her in front of the class, implying that they had planned this as a ruse.

    • Liesel hands over a toy soldier that Max had given her as a gift.

    • Rosa ends the confrontation and lets Liesel go, telling her to answer any questions about her mother.

    • Liesel returns to the classroom, where she is scolded by Frau Olendrich for speaking about her mother disrespectfully.

    • Rudy speaks to Liesel about the red handprint on her face.

    • Liesel is overjoyed to find Max alive when she gets home.

    • Max is weak and tired, and they spend the afternoon in silence.

    • Liesel reads to Max for several hours to keep him awake.

    • Max confesses his fear of falling asleep again.

    • Liesel continues to read to Max every day until he is well enough to leave the bed.

    • Outside, German cities, including Munich, are being bombed.

    • The text describes the devastation caused by the bombing of Cologne.

    • The narrator, Death, mentions carrying the souls of 500 people from the bombed city.

    • Liesel is likely asleep during the bombing.

    • Rosa Hubermann, a woman in the shelter, had her eyes trapped open and was rocking back and forth, whispering "Liesel" to the young girl.

    • Hubermann was singing a quiet song at the edge of the group in the dimly lit cellar.

    • The shelter was filled with fear and apprehension, and no one spoke or sang Deutschland ber Alles.

    • Alex Steiners, a man in the shelter, coaxed the kids from his wife's legs and had everyone hold hands in a circle.

    • The group of Germans stood together in a lumpy circle, some closing their eyes and waiting for their demise or hoping for the raid to end.

    • Liesel was worried about Max, who was not in the shelter with them.

    • The Hubermanns returned home from the shelter and found Max missing. He was hiding in the basement, disguised among the painting materials and fabrics.

    • Max had gone up to the living room window and looked outside for a few seconds, having not seen the outside world for twenty-two months.

    • There was no anger or reproach from anyone towards Max for leaving the shelter without telling them.

    • The sheltered group of Germans were pitiable, but they had a chance at life, unlike those who had been sent to the washrooms for showers in other camps.

    • Frau Holtzapfel, a German woman with two sons in Russia, prepared for a final visit with Liesel before the Jews in her town were to be taken away.

    • The Jews were being transported to Dachau concentration camp in trucks.

    • Liesel, a young girl, witnessed the arrival of the convoy of trucks from a distance.

    • The trucks had stopped due to the soldiers sharing food and cigarettes.

    • One sick prisoner collapsed during the stop, and Liesel climbed out of the truck to help him.

    • The soldiers were discussing taking the prisoners for fresh air before continuing their journey.

    • The Jews were marching through the town of Molching, with onlookers including Liesel and Rudy.

    • The old woman from a nearby apartment building, Frau Diller, identified the source of the commotion and warned of the arriving Jews.

    • Liesel and Rudy made their way to the scene and saw her father, Hans Hubermann, attempting to shield them from the sight.

    • They watched as the starving and suffering Jews were forced to march past, their eyes enormous and their bodies covered in dirt.

    • The soldiers escorted the prisoners, some of whom were only boys, and ordered them to hurry up.

    • Liesel was certain that these were the poorest souls alive, with their faces stretched with torture and hunger consuming them.

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