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True or false: Liesel Meminger had difficulty speaking and reading due to lack of formal education.

True

True or false: Liesel was twelve years old when she lost her brother, Werner.

False

True or false: Liesel and her mother had to get off the train with Werner's body due to a snowstorm.

False

True or false: Liesel's mother tried to stop her from digging up her brother's grave.

True

True or false: Liesel and her mother were wealthy and healthy during the burial of Werner.

False

True or false: Liesel discovered a black book with gold writing on it next to her brother's grave.

False

True or false: Liesel and her mother were traveling to Munich after the funeral.

True

True or false: The young grave digger intentionally dropped a book from his pocket for Liesel to find.

False

True or false: The text provides detailed information about the roles of the train guards and grave diggers.

False

True or false: Liesel Meminger could read the silver writing on the book she found.

False

True or false: Liesel and her mother were the only ones at the cemetery during the burial of Werner.

False

True or false: Liesel's brother, Werner, died due to a train accident.

True

Rosa Hubermann is described as having excellent cooking skills

False

Rosa shows love to Liesel through harsh hugs and name-calling

True

Hans Hubermann never uses the other bed, opting to sleep in a chair next to Liesel's bed

True

Liesel's first night with the Hubermanns, she hides The Grave Diggers Handbook under her mattress

True

Hans plays the accordion for Liesel in the evenings, bringing her joy and occasionally irritating Rosa

False

Liesel's nightmares are about her deceased sister

False

Hans Hubermann's presence is a source of distrust for Liesel

False

Rosa Hubermann does laundry for wealthy households

True

Liesel notices the value in Hans Hubermann despite his initial appearance

True

Hans stays with Liesel and comforts her during her nightmares

True

Hans occasionally brings his accordion to the kitchen to play during breakfast

True

The Grave Diggers Handbook is Liesel's last link to her deceased brother

True

True or false: Liesel and her brother were being taken to a foster home in Molching, Germany.

True

True or false: Liesel's mother dropped her brother on the train platform and continued on her way, leaving Liesel to be taken to her new home.

True

True or false: The authorities questioned Liesel's mother about the lateness of her arrival and the fact that her son was not with her.

True

True or false: Hans Hubermann was a tall man who smoked a cigarette, and his wife Rosa was short and stout with a waddling gait and a stern expression.

False

True or false: Liesel refused to leave the car and get out of it, causing a scene on the street until she was finally coaxed out by Hans Hubermann.

True

True or false: Liesel had twelve books in total, but saw her story as being made up primarily of ten of them.

True

True or false: The books were acquired through various means, including theft from snow and fire.

False

True or false: Liesel's first stolen book was from a cemetery, and she went on to steal several more throughout her childhood.

True

True or false: Liesel's mother, unable to care for them, had arranged for them to be placed with the Hubermanns.

True

True or false: Liesel was taken to Himmel Street, where she would meet her new foster parents, the Hubermanns.

True

True or false: Liesel had stolen a book from the graveyard before being taken to her new home, marking the beginning of her career as a book thief.

True

True or false: Liesel had twelve books in total, but saw her story as being made up primarily of ten of them.

True

True or false: The book thief and her brother were traveling down toward Munich, where they would soon be given over to foster parents.

True

True or false: The book thief's younger brother, Werner, died during a train journey.

True

True or false: The book thief's dream about Adolf Hitler took place before the incident on the train.

True

True or false: The book thief's mother was awake when the younger brother, Werner, died.

False

True or false: Liesel's mother was constantly healthy and had plenty of money to support her?

False

True or false: Liesel's father was known as a Communist?

True

True or false: Liesel experienced abuse and name-calling from her foster mother?

True

True or false: Hans Hubermann was a painter, pianist, and accordion player?

True

True or false: Himmel Street was a location of various foreign households?

False

True or false: The label 'Communist' had no impact on Liesel's life and did not create a sense of mystery and unease?

False

True or false: Liesel's early life was filled with certainty and a clear understanding of her father's identity?

False

True or false: Liesel's boardinghouses were spacious and free of questioning about the meaning of the word 'Communist'?

False

True or false: Liesel's mother was unable to care for her due to illness and poverty?

True

True or false: Liesel's life began with a sense of being alone and foreign?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster mother was a kind-hearted woman who offered protection to Liesel?

False

True or false: Hans Hubermann had already served in one war and was later put into another, despite his peaceful nature?

True

True or false: The children on Himmel Street rarely visited each other's homes, preferring to play outside on the street?

True

True or false: The Steiners, the family next door to the Hubermanns, had six children, one of whom would become Liesel's best friend?

True

True or false: Rudy Steiner was obsessed with the black American athlete Jesse Owens?

True

True or false: Molching was a town filled with characters, with Frau Holtzapfel being only one of them?

True

True or false: Rudy Steiner was considered a little crazy due to an incident where he painted himself charcoal black and ran the 100 meters at the local playing field.

True

True or false: Frau Diller, the shop owner, was a devout Nazi who donated money to the Nazi Party even during rationing.

True

True or false: The town of Molching had abandoned shops labeled with yellow stars and anti-Semitic slurs.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy walked past a group of soldiers in training, and the soldiers' uniforms polluted the snow.

True

True or false: Rudy rushed ahead and dragged Liesel with him, leading them past the imposing town hall, which was later chopped off at the knees and buried.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy walked past Tommy Mller's apartment and Frau Diller's shop.

True

True or false: Liesel was immediately shoved between two garbage cans being used as goals during a soccer game.

True

True or false: Frau Diller had a sharp-edged demeanor and was a devout Nazi who lived for her shop.

True

True or false: The church rooftop in Molching was a study of collaborated tiles.

True

True or false: Rudy promised to walk with Liesel to school at the request of his mother, who had heard about the snowball incident.

True

True or false: Liesel was a new kid in town and was immediately shoved between two garbage cans being used as goals during a soccer game.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy walked past a group of soldiers in training, and the soldiers' uniforms polluted the snow.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy waited on Himmel Street for the usual game of soccer.

True

True or false: The road of yellow stars was a place nobody wanted to stay and look at, but almost everyone did.

True

True or false: Rudy made a special point of seeking Liesel out during the breaks at school.

True

True or false: Liesel agreed to Rudy's bet that if he beat her in a race, he would get to kiss her.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy raced each other in a muddy track, and it ended in a draw.

True

True or false: Liesel's brother, Werner, died due to a train accident.

False

True or false: Liesel's mother was constantly healthy and had plenty of money to support her.

False

True or false: Liesel's life began with a sense of being alone and foreign.

True

True or false: Hans Hubermann had already served in one war and was later put into another, despite his peaceful nature.

True

True or false: The authorities questioned Liesel's mother about the lateness of her arrival and the fact that her son was not with her.

False

True or false: Liesel's mother, unable to care for them, had arranged for them to be placed with the Hubermanns.

True

True or false: Rosa Hubermann is described as having excellent cooking skills.

False

True or false: Rosa Hubermann, also known as Mama, almost killed Liesel due to her muddy suit?

True

True or false: Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal in the 1936 Olympics, in the presence of racist Germans and Hitler?

True

True or false: Rudy Steiner pretended to be Jesse Owens by covering himself in charcoal and participating in a race?

True

True or false: Rudy's father, Alex Steiner, was a member of the Nazi Party but did not hate the Jews?

True

True or false: Alex Steiner was relieved or glad when Jesse Owens won, despite being a member of the Nazi Party?

True

True or false: Rudy's father, Mr. Steiner, was polite under normal circumstances but was upset to find his son covered in charcoal?

True

True or false: Mr. Steiner decided to talk politics with Rudy on their way home, but Rudy only understood it years later?

True

True or false: Alex Steiner was rarely seen without a suit and tie, even on the occasion of the Jesse Owens incident?

False

True or false: Liesel felt like she had been present at the Jesse Owens incident, even though she wasn't physically there?

True

True or false: Rudy's act of pretending to be Jesse Owens caused a commotion and led to his family looking for him?

True

True or false: Alex Steiner, despite being a member of the Nazi Party, did not hate the Jews or anyone else?

True

True or false: Rudy's father, Mr. Steiner, was a polite man under normal circumstances and talked politics with Rudy on their way home?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, was a member of the Nazi Party?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, did not support Adolf Hitler?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, had a complex relationship with his family's beliefs?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, discovered Liesel's secret of wetting the bed in 1933?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, helped Liesel learn to read despite his lack of formal schooling?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, discovered The Grave Diggers Handbook while washing the sheets?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, plays the accordion for Liesel in the evenings?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, never uses the other bed, opting to sleep in a chair next to Liesel's bed?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster mother, Rosa Hubermann, was described as having excellent cooking skills?

False

True or false: Liesel's mother tried to stop her from digging up her brother's grave?

False

True or false: Liesel's mother was constantly healthy and had plenty of money to support her?

False

True or false: Liesel had stolen a book from the graveyard before being taken to her new home, marking the beginning of her career as a book thief?

True

True or false: Liesel Meminger became the heavyweight champion of the schoolyard in September 1939?

True

True or false: The German invasion of Poland began in September 1939?

True

True or false: Papa picked up a discarded newspaper on his way home and hid it beneath his shirt?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, was a member of the Nazi Party?

False

True or false: Liesel severely injures Ludwig Schmeikl during a fight at school?

False

True or false: Liesel steals 'The Grave Digger's Handbook' on January 13, 1939?

True

True or false: Liesel steals 'The Book Thief' on April 20, 1940, a gap of 463 days from her first theft?

False

True or false: The Germans' love for burning things is a significant factor in the events that unfold in the story?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy share a moment of silence and comfort after Liesel severely injures Ludwig Schmeikl?

False

True or false: Sister Maria accuses Liesel and orders her a harsh punishment after the fight with Ludwig Schmeikl?

False

True or false: Liesel and the other Steiner children walk home from school in the rain after the fight at school?

True

True or false: Part two of the text introduces elements such as Liesel's stolen books and the Germans' love for burning things?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy share a moment of silence and comfort after Liesel's first book theft?

False

True or false: Liesel's first stolen book is 'The Book Thief'?

False

True or false: Liesel and the other Steiner children walk home from school in the rain after the fight at school?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy share a moment of silence and comfort after Liesel's first book theft?

False

True or false: Liesel's disruptive behavior in class resulted in her being moved up to the next grade level?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy interact at home as they both try to improve their reading?

True

True or false: Liesel and her father are determined but not yet successful in their efforts to read 'The Grave Diggers Handbook'?

True

True or false: Liesel is the last one to present in a progress test in reading at school?

True

True or false: Sister Maria is impressed with Liesel's performance in the progress test?

False

True or false: Liesel is determined to continue learning and improving her reading skills despite the challenges she faces?

True

True or false: Liesel's father revealed a tattoo that read 'Hitler takes Poland'?

True

True or false: Rudy looks on as Liesel is taken aside by the nun, Sister Maria, for disciplinary action?

True

True or false: Liesel and her father take note of words they don't understand while reading 'The Grave Diggers Handbook'?

True

True or false: Rudy reminds Liesel to try when she is nervous about reading in the progress test?

True

True or false: Liesel is isolated and humiliated after being given a punishment called a 'Watschen'?

True

True or false: Liesel's classmates taunt and mock her after she reads aloud in front of the class?

True

True or false: Liesel read 'Faust the Dog' thirteen times and 'The Lighthouse' nine times.

True

True or false: Papa spent the money on cigarettes instead of buying Mama a new dress and better shoes.

True

True or false: Papa paid for the books with his tobacco ration, trading cigarettes for them.

True

True or false: Customers stopped being able to afford washing and ironing services, and Mama struggled financially.

True

True or false: Mama scolded Liesel, believing she was worthless and not contributing financially.

True

True or false: Papa brought home a box of eggs as a rare gift a few weeks later.

True

True or false: Liesel no longer endured Sister Maria's frustrations and found relief when others were punished.

False

True or false: Mama needed a new dress and better shoes, but Papa spent the money on cigarettes instead.

True

True or false: Liesel and her foster father, Hans Junior, argued about politics, something Liesel did not understand.

True

True or false: The books Liesel received for Christmas were 'Faust the Dog' by Mattheus Ottleberg and 'The Lighthouse' by Ingrid Rippinstein.

True

True or false: Customers stopped being able to afford washing and ironing services, causing Mama to struggle financially.

True

True or false: Liesel found relief when others were punished for Sister Maria's frustrations.

False

True or false: Liesel Meminger enjoyed book-burning events and had access to banned books?

True

True or false: Liesel stole a blue book titled 'The Shoulder Shrug' from a pile of ashes during a book-burning event?

True

True or false: Liesel was content with her life in Molching, despite some challenges?

True

True or false: Liesel and her father, Hans Hubermann, finished 'The Grave Diggers Handbook' together, reading late into the night?

True

True or false: Liesel considered stealing a book from her school's bookshelf but decided against it, unsure of her motivation?

True

True or false: Liesel struggled to keep up with her classmates in reading?

True

True or false: Liesel was proud of her theft of 'The Shoulder Shrug,' fueled by anger and hatred?

True

True or false: Liesel made progress in reading but still struggled to keep up with her classmates?

True

True or false: Liesel and her father, Hans Hubermann, finished 'The Grave Diggers Handbook' and shared a moment of accomplishment?

True

True or false: Liesel was making progress in reading and considered stealing a book from her school's bookshelf?

True

True or false: Liesel struggled to keep up with her classmates in reading and decided against stealing a book from her school's bookshelf?

True

True or false: Liesel was content with her life in Molching and considered stealing a book from her school's bookshelf?

True

True or false: Hans Hubermann slapped Liesel Meminger in the face after she said something inappropriate?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, was contemplating a dangerous dilemma a German citizen could face?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, told Liesel that she could say something in their house but not in public?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, shook her and asked if she understood his instructions?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, planned to sell forbidden books, starting with Mein Kampf, and hoped to get away with it for seven months before facing any consequences?

True

True or false: Liesel's fear of being caught for stealing a book from the mayor's library led to increased paranoia and close calls?

True

True or false: Liesel refused to let her friend Rudy carry the washing bag, fearing he would be identified as the one with the stolen book?

True

True or false: Liesel felt a mix of relief and fear of potential consequences after delivering washing to the mayor's house?

True

True or false: Hans Hubermann was inspired by Liesel's theft of Mein Kampf to buy and resell forbidden books?

True

True or false: Liesel's mother was skeptical and threatened to punish her for avoiding delivering washing to the mayor's house?

True

True or false: Liesel faced the door of the mayor's house and tapped the knocker three times when forced to deliver washing?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, considered the costs and potential consequences of selling forbidden books?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, was consumed by the idea of selling forbidden books despite potential dangers and complications?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, avoided eye contact with a passerby who asked about his statement 'Heil Hitler'?

True

True or false: Liesel and her friend Rudy often walked around town, with Liesel carrying the washing bag, despite her fear of potential consequences?

True

True or false: Liesel avoided delivering washing to the mayor's house, citing various reasons such as forgetfulness and being away from home?

True

True or false: Liesel managed to retrieve three books from the remains of the bonfire?

False

True or false: Liesel hid the salvaged book in her uniform to keep it from being burned again?

True

True or false: Liesel realized that the book she salvaged was starting to burn her as she made her way back?

True

True or false: Liesel obtained a rare and valuable item from the bonfire remains?

True

True or false: Liesel, Hans Hubermann, and an eleven-year-old girl named Liesel had to perform a Nazi salute at gunpoint during a rehearsal?

False

True or false: Liesel and Hans Hubermann exchanged pleasantries with Wolfgang Edel after the ordeal at the bonfire?

False

True or false: The books Liesel retrieved from the bonfire were covered in blue and had the word 'Shoulder' on their cover?

False

True or false: Liesel was ignored by the mayor while she was salvaging the books from the bonfire?

True

True or false: Liesel was fascinated by the remains of the bonfire, specifically three books that had survived the fire?

True

True or false: Wolfgang Edel was the carpenter who built the platforms for the Nazi officials during the bonfire?

True

True or false: Liesel and Hans Hubermann sat together smoking after the ordeal with the Nazi officials at the bonfire?

True

True or false: The salvaged book was covered in ash and was starting to burn Liesel as she made her way back to Papa and Wolfgang Edel?

True

True or false: Liesel's father, Papa, had a deal with the Nazi Party to get a copy of Mein Kampf in exchange for his membership application and cigarettes.

True

True or false: Liesel's father, Papa, told Liesel's mother about the stolen book, Mein Kampf.

False

True or false: Liesel recognized a figure in the shadows at the town hall.

True

True or false: Liesel removed a stolen book, 'Mein Kampf' by Adolf Hitler, from her clothes.

True

True or false: Smoke was rising from Liesel's collar and a necklace of sweat formed around her throat.

True

True or false: Liesel and Papa were on their way home from the scene of a crime.

True

True or false: The figure that Liesel recognized in the shadows at the town hall was a man with fluffy hair and injuries.

True

True or false: A hot and wet book was burning Liesel's ribs.

True

True or false: Papa recognized the stolen book, 'Mein Kampf,' and Liesel admitted to stealing it.

True

True or false: Liesel and Papa had said goodbye to a man named Wolfgang Edel and were ready to leave.

True

True or false: Liesel made a deal with the Nazi Party to get a copy of Mein Kampf in exchange for her membership application and cigarettes.

False

True or false: Papa made a deal with the Nazi Party to get a copy of Mein Kampf in exchange for his membership application and cigarettes.

True

True or false: Liesel was initially afraid of the mayor's wife when she was summoned to the mayor's house?

True

True or false: The mayor's wife allowed Liesel to take books from their library after seeing her interest in literature?

True

True or false: Liesel's experience in the mayor's house left her with a sense of wonder and a deep appreciation for the power of knowledge?

True

True or false: Liesel successfully avoided detection after taking a book from the mayor's wife's yard?

True

True or false: Liesel feared that the mayor's wife would torture or imprison her?

True

True or false: Liesel's first stolen book was from the mayor's wife's yard?

True

True or false: The mayor's wife held a tower of books against Liesel's chest when she was summoned to the house?

True

True or false: Liesel left the mayor's house feeling reluctant, but the woman didn't follow or say anything?

True

True or false: The mayor's wife motioned Liesel inside with the usual bag of laundry?

False

True or false: Liesel's experience in the mayor's house left her with a sense of fear and unease?

False

True or false: Liesel was taken aback by the beauty of the mayor's house when she entered the room?

False

True or false: The mayor's wife summoned Liesel to the house for the purpose of scolding her for taking the book?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy learned the benefits of keeping their eyes open after a game of soccer?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were inspired to join an older group of kids who stole from the farmers?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy noticed Fritz Hammer, one of their older counterparts, eating an apple of the Klar variety ripening in July and August?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were warned by Fritz Hammer not to eat the apple he tossed to them?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy successfully steal apples and must figure out how to get back over the fence.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy consume the apples secretively, fearing consequences if they are found out.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy argue about a candy purchase on the way home.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy find a penny on the ground and excitedly rush to buy something with it, but are met with contempt from the Aryan shopkeeper.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were initiated into the group of apple thieves by answering questions about their past.

True

True or false: Arthur Berg, the leader, is a fifteen-year-old criminal with pimples and a long neck.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy 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.

True

True or false: Arthur Berg commends Liesel and Rudy's work and rewards them with a dozen apples.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy successfully steal apples and must figure out how to get back over the fence.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy consume the apples secretively, fearing consequences if they are found out.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy argue about a candy purchase on the way home.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy find a penny on the ground and excitedly rush to buy something with it, but are met with contempt from the Aryan shopkeeper.

True

Jesse Owens helped Liesel, Rudy, and Arthur Berg escape from the farmer who caught them stealing potatoes.

False

Max was on the run from the Nazis and followed a map to find safety on Himmel Street.

True

Max carried Mein Kampf with him and struggled with the morality of asking others to risk their lives for him.

True

The house where Max was to find safety was described as pale, sick-looking, and had an iron gate and a brown spit-stained door.

True

Max had a key to the house but was hesitant to use it, fearing the potential danger.

True

The text transitions to Part Four, which features the 'standover man' and the 'accor' (not explicitly mentioned in the text).

True

Liesel, Rudy, and Arthur Berg were caught stealing apples and chestnuts.

False

Max found safety at a house on Himmel Street.

True

Max was eager to use the key to the house where he would find safety.

False

The 'standover man' and the 'accor' were explicitly mentioned in the text.

False

Liesel, Rudy, and Max stole apples and sold chestnuts door to door to make money.

True

Arthur Berg was revealed to be named Jesse Owens.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were engaging in mischievous behavior before Max arrived?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was given a ticket by his friend Walter Kugler for a journey to Munich?

True

True or false: Frau Diller gave Liesel and Rudy a tough candy piece to finish?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was reading Mein Kampf on a train, trying to keep warm and hide his identity as a Jew?

True

True or false: Liesel caused trouble with Rudy and was causing 'havoc' before Max's arrival?

True

True or false: Liesel bought mixed candy from Frau Diller with a coin?

False

True or false: The Weingartners, a washing customer family, had been lost, and the obligatory Schimpferei occurred in the kitchen?

True

True or false: Max was stopped by authorities during the train journey and was asked for his ticket and identity card?

True

True or false: Rudy bought mixed candy from Frau Diller with a coin?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy traded sucks to finish the tough candy piece given by Frau Diller?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was relocated several times before being given a ticket by Walter Kugler?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy bought mixed candy from Frau Diller with a coin?

False

Rudy deliberately froze the water he was carrying and poured it onto the road in the spot where Otto would pedal.

True

The group's leader, Arthur Berg, suggested returning the stolen produce to Otto as compensation.

True

The group was caught stealing potatoes by the farmer, who threatened them with an ax.

True

The narrator and Rudy devised a plan to steal produce from a boy named Otto Sturm, who rode his bike to the church every Friday to deliver goods.

True

Arthur drew the line at theft from certain places or people.

True

The narrator and Rudy took the stolen produce to Arthur Berg, who distributed it among the group.

True

Arthur invited them on another stealing project five days later.

True

When they returned the basket to Otto, an argument ensued about whether to burn it or return it.

True

Rudy's deliberate freezing of the water caused Otto to lose control of his bike and fall.

True

The narrator and Rudy continued their thieving ways, but Arthur drew the line at theft from certain places or people.

True

The plan worked, and Otto lost control of his bike, leaving the narrator and Rudy to steal his produce.

True

Rudy and the narrator argued about whether to burn the basket or return it when they returned it to Otto.

True

Max Vandenburg was initially hesitant to hide in the Hubermanns' basement out of fear for his safety

True

Hans and Rosa Hubermann argued about allowing Max to stay in their basement

False

Max asked for only scraps and assured Rosa that he would not be a burden

True

Hans and Max created a makeshift hiding place in the corner of the basement using drop sheets and paint cans to disguise it as junk

True

Max was filled with guilt and shame for his situation and wanted to leave but was unable to

True

Liesel initially denied Max's existence and avoided going to the basement

True

Max was given Mein Kampf to read and was fascinated by it

False

Hans and Rosa struggled with the ethical implications of hiding Max and the financial need to continue working

True

Max was allowed to leave the basement a few times a week to avoid arousing suspicion

True

Liesel eventually acknowledged Max's existence and wanted to discuss Mein Kampf with him

False

Rosa showed love to Liesel through harsh hugs and name-calling

True

Max was on the run from the Nazis and followed a map to find safety on Himmel Street

False

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, was a member of the Nazi Party?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, shook her and asked if she understood his instructions?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy find a penny on the ground and excitedly rush to buy something with it, but are met with contempt from the Aryan shopkeeper?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy consume the apples secretively, fearing consequences if they are found out?

True

True or false: Liesel promised her father not to reveal the man upstairs' identity, and he threatened to burn all of her books if she did?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg slept for three days, and Liesel watched him, fascinated and fearing being caught?

True

True or false: Max and Liesel shared similar experiences, such as arriving on Himmel Street in a state of agitation and nightmares?

True

True or false: Max and Papa met and acknowledged the encounter?

True

True or false: Max promised to no longer sleep in Liesel's room?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy noticed Fritz Hammer, one of their older counterparts, eating an apple of the Klar variety ripening in July and August?

False

True or false: Liesel and her foster father, Hans Hubermann, avoided eye contact with a passerby who asked about his statement 'Heil Hitler'?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster mother, Rosa Hubermann, was described as having excellent cooking skills?

False

True or false: Max Vandenburg was reading Mein Kampf on a train, trying to keep warm and hide his identity as a Jew?

True

True or false: Wolfgang Edel was the carpenter who built the platforms for the Nazi officials during the bonfire?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, was a member of the Nazi Party?

False

True or false: Liesel's early life was filled with certainty and a clear understanding of her father's identity?

False

Max spent his nights sleeping in Mama and Papa's room by the fire, sleeping on the floor with a cushion.

True

Trudy was suspected of knowing Max's secret.

False

Max shared stories about his past, which prompted many questions from Liesel and Papa.

True

Max read Mein Kampf and kept a copy of it in the living room, causing unease and curiosity.

True

Papa discovered Liesel's secret and chose to reveal it to everyone.

False

Max learned to read and developed a love for books, particularly Mein Kampf, during his time in the basement.

True

Max explained that he was a Jew in upbringing but no longer believed in the label, and expressed sorrow for Hans Junior's absence.

True

Liesel learned that Max had a history of fighting and hiding, which she kept hidden from her parents.

True

Max, a Jewish boy, spent his nights in Mama and Papa's room by the fire, sleeping on the floor with a cushion.

True

Each morning, Max returned to the basement, hiding from the world as a 'Jewish rat'.

True

Papa discovered Liesel's secret but chose not to reveal it, instead bonding with her over their shared affection for a good fight.

True

Trudy, who was not suspected of knowing Max's secret, came to visit and things went smoothly.

True

True or false: Liesel's foster mother, Rosa Hubermann, showed a gentler expression and a considerable muzzling of her notorious mouth after the loss of her son and the arrival of Max Vandenburg?

True

True or false: Liesel's friend Rudy resonated with a kind of confidence that life was nothing but a joke, an endless succession of soccer goals, trickery, and meaningless chatter?

True

True or false: Liesel was drawn to the book 'The Whistler' because of her sporadic sightings of the whistler of Himmel Street, Pfiffikus?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was rescued from the basement by Hans Hubermann and Liesel, as he could feel himself deteriorating in the cold?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, expressed concerns about Max Vandenburg freezing to death in the basement?

True

True or false: Liesel was content with her life in Molching and considered stealing a book from her school's bookshelf?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, and Max Vandenburg resumed their reading practice after Max's arrival?

False

True or false: Liesel listened at the washroom door imagining the tepid water turning to steam as it warmed Max Vandenburg's iceberg body?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg could not withstand the basement much longer and his rescue owed itself to some reading and writing, and a book called 'The Shoulder Shrug'?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy town-walked as they always did, sometimes comparing notes from their Hitler Youth divisions?

True

True or false: Liesel could not stay away from the mayor's wife's library, choosing a handful of books and reading small segments of each until she found one she could not put down?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster mother, Rosa Hubermann, was a good woman for a crisis, even when the arthritic Helena Schmidt canceled the washing and ironing service?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster mother, Rosa Hubermann, was terminated from her job by Mayor Heinz Hermann?

True

True or false: Liesel was overwhelmed with anger when she saw the sign for the business on Munich Street?

True

True or false: Liesel refrained from running to have enough energy for a confrontation with the mayor?

True

True or false: Liesel was disappointed that the mayor himself was not present when she arrived at 8 Grande Strasse?

True

True or false: Liesel confronted the mayor's wife and insulted her over the gift of a book?

True

True or false: Liesel's mother, Rosa, was upset and aged after Liesel's confrontation with the mayor's wife?

True

True or false: Liesel received a letter and crumpled it up before throwing it at the mayor's wife's door?

True

True or false: Liesel imagined the fate of the crumpled letter dissolving in the rain and mending the glass house of Molching?

False

True or false: Liesel's mother, Rosa, believed Liesel's claim that she insulted the mayor's wife and got herself fired?

False

True or false: Rosa offered Liesel a choice of wooden spoons for punishment after the confrontation with the mayor's wife?

False

True or false: Liesel found Max in the basement and asked him to teach her how to do push-ups?

False

True or false: Max and Liesel completed enough push-ups in the basement to make her hurt for several days?

True

True or false: Liesel imagined Max boxing with the Führer in the dark basement?

True

True or false: Liesel's mother, Rosa, did not believe Liesel's claim of insulting the mayor's wife and getting herself fired?

True

True or false: Liesel threw the crumpled letter into the mayor's wife's garden as she left the house?

True

True or false: Rosa punished Liesel with the wooden spoons after the confrontation with the mayor's wife?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were given only one diminutive apple to share after a day of fruit picking?

True

True or false: Viktor Chemmel physically attacked Rudy after a confrontation over the apples?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg intended to write his own story but instead created a collection of random thoughts and sketches during his exile in the basement?

True

True or false: Liesel found Max Vandenburg's book and was frightened by the sketches inside?

True

True or false: Rudy was shirtless and furious when he walked down Himmel Street one day?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was allowed to leave the basement a few times a week to avoid arousing suspicion?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, was a member of the Nazi Party?

False

True or false: Jesse Owens helped Liesel, Rudy, and Arthur Berg escape from the farmer who caught them stealing potatoes?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was relocated several times before being given a ticket by Walter Kugler?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy consumed the apples secretly, fearing consequences if they were found out?

False

True or false: The German invasion of Poland began in September 1939?

True

True or false: Liesel had stolen a book from the graveyard before being taken to her new home, marking the beginning of her career as a book thief?

True

True or false: Rudy tried to manipulate Liesel with pity and even considered kissing her. He warned her that one day, he would come for her.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy first met Viktor Chemmel, the new leader of their group of thieves, at the river.

True

True or false: Viktor accepted Liesel's offer and started leading the group in stealing. He had no qualms about verbal abuse, but Liesel stood her ground.

True

True or false: Liesel had previously stolen a large amount of fruit and vegetables, and she was confident in her abilities. She asked for a small share of their loot.

True

True or false: Rudy and Liesel followed the group and agreed that Viktor was a complete bastard. They fell behind as usual, and eventually reached the first farm to begin their theft.

True

True or false: Tommy apologized to Rudy for something, but Rudy waved him off and continued with his story. Tommy tried to explain himself, but Rudy interrupted him and accused him.

True

True or false: Tommy was feeling miserable but also alive in his own way. Liesel found this a peculiar combination.

True

True or false: Viktor was a delinquent with charisma, who believed in taking what was rightfully theirs. He had a collection of boys around him and made them steal under his leadership.

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy noticed Fritz Hammer, one of their older counterparts, eating an apple of the Klar variety ripening in July and August?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were inspired to join an older group of kids who stole from the farmers?

False

True or false: The narrator and Rudy devised a plan to steal produce from a boy named Otto Sturm, who rode his bike to the church every Friday to deliver goods.

False

True or false: Arthur invited them on another stealing project five days later.

False

True or false: Papa comforted Liesel after she confesses she thinks she is going to hell?

True

True or false: Rudy stepped in to explain Tommy's hearing issue to Franz Deutscher?

True

True or false: Both Tommy and Rudy were given punishment of six laps and drills for their mistakes in the drill?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy parted ways for the day after Rudy told Liesel about the incident with Franz Deutscher?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy learned the benefits of keeping their eyes open after a game of soccer?

False

True or false: Papa picked up a discarded newspaper on his way home and hid it beneath his shirt?

False

True or false: Max was given Mein Kampf to read and was fascinated by it?

False

True or false: Hans Hubermann was inspired by Liesel's theft of Mein Kampf to buy and resell forbidden books?

False

True or false: Liesel avoided delivering washing to the mayor's house, citing various reasons such as forgetfulness and being away from home?

False

True or false: The book thief and her brother were traveling down toward Munich, where they would soon be given over to foster parents?

False

True or false: Papa made a deal with the Nazi Party to get a copy of Mein Kampf in exchange for his membership application and cigarettes?

False

True or false: Liesel's mother was unable to care for her due to illness and poverty?

False

True or false: Liesel placed the toy soldier and miraculous leaf on Max Vandenburg's bedside table?

False

True or false: The soldier was buried in the dirt, not far from Tommy Mllers place and was scratched and trodden, which was the whole point to Liesel?

True

True or false: Liesel placed the miraculous leaf on the closed curtain before reading the final pages of The Whistler?

True

True or false: Liesel had dinner, went to the toilet, and drank during that afternoon?

False

True or false: Liesel's mother, Rosa, scolded Liesel for misplacing her hairbrush and accused her of being a thief?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was able to improve his health and regain some weight while hiding in the Hubermanns' basement?

True

True or false: Liesel read to Max Vandenburg until late into the night, and he stayed awake absorbing the words?

False

True or false: Max Vandenburg was initially hesitant to hide in the Hubermanns' basement out of fear for his safety?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were inspired to join an older group of kids who stole from the farmers?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were engaging in mischievous behavior before Max arrived?

True

True or false: Rudy deliberately froze the water he was carrying and poured it onto the road in the spot where Otto would pedal?

True

True or false: Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, had a complex relationship with his family's beliefs?

True

True or false: Hans Hubermann played the accordion for Liesel in the evenings, bringing her joy and occasionally irritating Rosa?

True

True or false: Max Vandenburg was given a ticket by his friend Walter Kugler for a journey to Munich?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy find a penny on the ground and excitedly rush to buy something with it, but are met with contempt from the Aryan shopkeeper?

True

True or false: Liesel and her father take note of words they don't understand while reading 'The Grave Diggers Handbook'?

True

True or false: The NSDAP was inspecting houses in Molching to see if their basements were suitable for use as air-raid shelters?

True

True or false: Liesel collided with Klaus Behrig while trying to sneak back into her house?

True

True or false: Liesel avoided detection after taking a book from the mayor's wife's yard?

False

True or false: The book thief's mother was awake when the younger brother, Werner, died?

False

True or false: A group of kids collected empty fuel containers dropped by their enemies?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy followed the group and agreed that Viktor was a complete bastard. They fell behind as usual and eventually reached the first farm to begin their theft?

False

True or false: There was already a smattering of air-raid shelters in Molching, but it was decided soon after the bombing of Cologne that a few more certainly wouldn't hurt?

True

True or false: Liesel initially denied Max's existence and avoided going to the basement?

False

True or false: Liesel refused to let her friend Rudy carry the washing bag, fearing he would be identified as the one with the stolen book?

True

True or false: The book thief's foster father, Hans Hubermann, had a complex relationship with his family's beliefs?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy noticed Fritz Hammer, one of their older counterparts, eating an apple of the Klar variety ripening in July and August?

True

True or false: Liesel did not stay away from the mayor's wife's library, choosing a handful of books and reading small segments of each until she found one she could not put down?

False

True or false: Liesel gives Max a book called 'The Dream Carrier' as a gift, believing the words will nourish him?

True

True or false: Liesel hears her mother's voice discussing a dead body in the basement and is terrified?

True

True or false: Rosa Hubermann makes an unexpected appearance at Liesel's school, causing a stir among the students and teachers?

True

True or false: Liesel wakes up in the middle of the night and sees Max alive in her dream, but when she goes to check on him, he is still unconscious?

True

True or false: Liesel reflects on the meaning of her dream, wondering if it was a premonition of Max's death or just a reaction to the conversation in the kitchen?

True

True or false: Liesel's classmates are shocked by Rosa's appearance and do not understand her situation?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy find a penny on the ground and excitedly rush to buy something with it, but are met with contempt from the Aryan shopkeeper?

False

True or false: Max, a Jewish boy, spent his nights in Mama and Papa's room by the fire, sleeping on the floor with a cushion?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy successfully steal apples and must figure out how to get back over the fence?

False

True or false: Liesel notices the value in Hans Hubermann despite his initial appearance?

True

True or false: Both Tommy and Rudy were given punishment of six laps and drills for their mistakes in the drill?

False

True or false: Liesel and Papa were on their way home from the scene of a crime?

True

True or false: Liesel found a red book with black writing on the spine called 'Der Traumträger' or 'The Dream Carrier' in the mayor's house?

True

True or false: Papa, a man who rarely works, was about to leave for the Knoller with his accordion?

True

True or false: The whistler, a known murderer, only whistled when there was no one to talk to?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were planning to steal from the mayor's house, with Liesel determined to find a new book?

True

True or false: Liesel entered the mayor's house and found a red book with black writing on the spine called 'Der Traumträger' or 'The Dream Carrier'?

True

True or false: Liesel thought of Max and his dreams, as well as her own dream of her dead brother, while considering the significance of the book?

True

True or false: The whistler was traveling on a train, whistling after committing a murder?

True

True or false: Liesel was disturbed by the presence of the mayor's wife in the kitchen and rode away with Rudy?

False

True or false: Liesel was determined to find a new book and ended up finding 'The Dream Carrier' in the mayor's house?

True

True or false: Papa was about to leave for the Knoller with his accordion, while Liesel and Rudy were planning to steal from the mayor's house?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were disturbed by the presence of the mayor's wife in the kitchen and rode away, but Liesel stayed behind?

True

True or false: Papa, a man who rarely works, was about to leave for the Knoller with his accordion, while the whistler was traveling on a train, whistling after committing a murder?

True

True or false: Frau Holtzapfel and the Fiedlers were among the 22 people crammed into the deep basement during the raid?

True

True or false: The room in the deep basement was described as dank, cold, and with jagged walls that poked people in the back?

True

True or false: Rudy found Liesel in the deep basement and made a sarcastic comment about the situation?

True

True or false: Liesel started compiling a list of who was most afraid while in the deep basement?

True

True or false: Max gathered himself and stood to move back behind the sheets after seeing the stars?

True

True or false: The first raid turned out to be a real one on the night of September 19?

True

True or false: The adults kept everyone quiet while Liesel finished chapter one of The Whistler?

True

True or false: Liesel's nightmares are about her deceased sister?

False

True or false: Liesel imagined Max boxing with the Führer in the dark basement?

True

True or false: Liesel's mother, Rosa, scolded Liesel for misplacing her hairbrush and accused her of being a thief?

False

True or false: Liesel did not stay away from the mayor's wife's library, choosing a handful of books and reading small segments of each until she found one she could not put down?

False

True or false: Liesel's foster mother, Rosa Hubermann, showed a gentler expression and a considerable muzzling of her notorious mouth after the loss of her son and the arrival of Max Vandenburg?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy learned the benefits of keeping their eyes open after a game of soccer?

True

True or false: Liesel avoided delivering washing to the mayor's house, citing various reasons such as forgetfulness and being away from home?

False

True or false: Liesel and Rudy were engaging in mischievous behavior before Max arrived?

False

True or false: Liesel's first night with the Hubermanns, she hides The Grave Diggers Handbook under her mattress?

True

True or false: Frau Holtzapfel asked Liesel to come and read a book to her in her house?

True

True or false: Liesel spent 45 minutes reading to Frau Holtzapfel before receiving a bag of coffee as a reward?

True

True or false: Frau Holtzapfel's kitchen was a mirror image of the Hubermanns'?

True

True or false: Liesel threw a 'heil Hitler' as she left Frau Holtzapfel's house?

True

True or false: Frau Holtzapfel offered flour and coffee to Rosa in exchange for Liesel reading to her?

False

True or false: Liesel was convinced that Frau Holtzapfel would not allow her to read the book to her?

True

True or false: Liesel was sandwiched between Rosa and Frau Holtzapfel during their conversation?

True

True or false: Liesel left after Frau Holtzapfel started on some potatoes?

True

True or false: Frau Holtzapfel's house was slightly larger than the Hubermanns'?

True

True or false: Liesel spent 30 minutes reading to Frau Holtzapfel before receiving a bag of coffee as a reward?

False

True or false: After reading to Frau Holtzapfel, Liesel also received a bag of flour as a reward?

False

True or false: Frau Holtzapfel's kitchen was slightly smaller than the Hubermanns'?

False

True or false: Liesel's worries about Max in the shelter were unfounded as he was actually hiding in the basement disguised among the painting materials and fabrics?

True

True or false: Max had not seen the outside world for twenty-two months when he briefly looked out the living room window?

True

True or false: The sheltered group of Germans were reproachful towards Max for leaving the shelter without telling them?

False

True or false: The sheltered group of Germans had a chance at life, unlike those who had been sent to the washrooms for showers in other camps?

True

True or false: Alex Steiners, a man in the shelter, had everyone hold hands in a circle to comfort the kids during their time in the shelter?

True

True or false: Liesel was not in the shelter worrying about Max, who was missing at the time?

False

True or false: The shelter was filled with fear and apprehension, and no one spoke or sang Deutschland ber Alles?

True

True or false: Rosa Hubermann, a woman in the shelter, had her eyes trapped open and was rocking back and forth, whispering 'Liesel' to the young girl?

True

True or false: 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?

True

True or false: The Hubermanns returned home from the shelter and found Max missing?

True

True or false: 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?

True

True or false: 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?

True

True or false: Frau Holtzapfel had three sons in Russia?

False

True or false: The Jews were being transported to Auschwitz concentration camp in trucks?

False

True or false: Liesel climbed out of the truck to help a sick prisoner during the stop?

True

True or false: The soldiers were discussing taking the prisoners for fresh air before continuing their journey?

True

True or false: Liesel and Rudy saw her father, Hans Hubermann, attempting to shield them from the sight of the Jews marching through the town?

True

True or false: The soldiers ordered the suffering Jews to hurry up as they were marching through the town of Molching?

True

True or false: Liesel was certain that the Jews marching through the town were the wealthiest souls alive?

False

True or false: The Jews' faces were stretched with torture and hunger consuming them as they marched through the town?

True

True or false: The soldiers were escorting the prisoners to the concentration camp, some of whom were only boys?

True

True or false: The old woman from a nearby apartment building, Frau Diller, warned of the arriving Jews?

True

True or false: The sick prisoner collapsed during the stop, and Liesel climbed out of the truck to help him?

True

True or false: The soldiers stopped the trucks to share food and cigarettes with the prisoners?

True

Study Notes

  • Liesel Meminger: a malnourished, undernourished girl with dangerous brown eyes and a starving smile, arrived on Himmel Street with bite marks of snow on her hands and frosty blood on her fingers.

  • She couldn't remember her father and only knew him as a Communist.

  • Liesel's mother was constantly sick and there was no money to help her.

  • Liesel was left alone at various boarding houses, one where she tried to learn to write but the teacher was taken away.

  • The Hubermanns lived in a small house with a shallow basement.

  • Upon her arrival, Liesel was subjected to abuse and name-calling (Saumensch, Saukerl, Arschloch) from her foster mother.

  • Hans Hubermann, a painter and pianist accordion player, intervened and taught Liesel how to roll a cigarette.

  • Hans Hubermann was a gentle and unassuming man, skilled in painting and music, who managed to avoid detection despite his talents.

  • Himmel Street was the location of various foreign households.

  • The label "Communist" was associated with Liesel's father and followed her throughout her life, creating a sense of mystery and unease.

  • Liesel's early life was filled with uncertainty, abandonment, and questioning the meaning of her father's identity.

  • Liesel's boardinghouses were crowded and filled with questions, including about the meaning of the word "Communist."

  • Liesel's mother was unable to care for her due to illness and poverty.

  • Liesel's life began with abandonment, uncertainty, and a sense of being alone and foreign.

  • Liesel's foster mother was a furious, abusive woman who shouted insults at her.

  • Hans Hubermann was a gentle and kind-hearted man who intervened and offered protection to Liesel.

  • Hans Hubermann's painting skills and musical ability provided him with a source of income.

  • Hans Hubermann had already served in one war and was later put into another, despite his peaceful nature.

  • Hans Hubermann was a humble and unassuming man who managed to blend into the background despite his talents.

  • In late May 1939, Liesel and her family, including her brother Rudy, watched a Nazi Party parade in Munich.

  • The parade was led by brown-shirted extremist members, who marched with pride and sang songs of German supremacy.

  • The Hubermann family stood on the sidelines, with Hans Hubermann wearing a disguised expression.

  • Earlier that day, there had been a Jesse Owens incident that left Rudy curious about being like someone who was not a part of their community.

  • Hans Hubermann, a member of the 10% of Germans who did not support Adolf Hitler, had a complex relationship with his family's beliefs.

  • In 1933, Hans had discovered Liesel's secret of wetting the bed and found a book, The Grave Diggers Handbook, under the sheets.

  • Hans read the book with Liesel and later helped her learn to read, becoming a vital part of her education despite his lack of formal schooling.

  • In the night, Liesel had a dream that led her to confess her bedwetting to her father.

  • Hans discovered the book while washing the sheets and later read it to Liesel, leading them to have a conversation about the importance of words and reading.

  • Liesel Meminger, a thin-boned girl, enjoyed book-burning events, which gave her access to banned books

  • On April 20, 1939, Liesel stole a blue book titled "The Shoulder Shrug" from a pile of ashes during a book-burning event

  • The book had a cuckoo bird on the cover, and Liesel was proud of her theft, fueled by anger and hatred

  • In late 1939, Liesel was content with her life in Molching, despite some challenges

  • She and her father, Hans Hubermann, finished "The Grave Diggers Handbook" together, reading late into the night

  • On December 17, they finished the book and shared a moment of accomplishment, looking at the colored rooftops

  • Liesel was making progress in reading but still struggled to keep up with her classmates

  • One day, she considered stealing a book from her school's bookshelf but decided against it, unsure of her motivation.

  • Liesel Meminger, an eleven-year-old girl, successfully avoids detection after taking a book from the mayor's wife's yard.

  • A few weeks later, Liesel is summoned to the mayor's house under the guise of doing laundry.

  • Instead of the usual bag, the mayor's wife motions her inside and holds a tower of books against her chest.

  • Liesel fears the woman will torture or imprison her.

  • Despite her fear, she enters the room and is taken aback by the beauty of the library.

  • The woman, pleased with Liesel's interest in books, allows her to take the books and place them on the shelves.

  • Liesel leaves the room reluctantly, but the woman doesn't follow or say anything.

  • The experience leaves Liesel with a sense of wonder and a deep appreciation for the power of knowledge and the transformative effect of literature.

  • The narrator and Rudy, along with their friends, continued their thieving adventures, taking potatoes and onions from farms.

  • They devised a plan to steal produce from a boy named Otto Sturm, who rode his bike to the church every Friday to deliver goods.

  • They waited for a particularly frosty week in October to implement the plan.

  • Rudy deliberately froze the water he was carrying and poured it onto the road in the spot where Otto would pedal.

  • The plan worked, and Otto lost control of his bike and fell, leaving the narrator and Rudy to steal his produce.

  • They took the produce to Arthur Berg, their leader, who was grateful and distributed it among the group.

  • When they returned the basket to Otto, an argument ensued about whether to burn it or return it.

  • Arthur suggested that Rudy and the narrator return the basket to Otto, believing that the poor man deserved some compensation.

  • The group continued their thieving ways, but Arthur drew the line at theft from certain places or people.

  • Arthur invited them on another stealing project five days later.

  • They were caught in the act of stealing potatoes by the farmer, who threatened them with an ax.

  • Max, a Jewish boy, spent his nights in Mama and Papa's room by the fire, sleeping on the floor with a cushion

  • Each morning, he returned to the basement, hiding from the world as a "Jewish rat"

  • Trudy, who was not suspected of knowing Max's secret, came to visit and things went smoothly

  • Max explained that he was a Jew in upbringing but no longer believed in the label, and expressed sorrow for Hans Junior's absence

  • Max shared his experiences and told stories about his past, which prompted many questions from Liesel and Papa

  • Max read Mein Kampf and kept a copy of it in the living room, causing unease and curiosity

  • Liesel learned that Max had a history of fighting and hiding, which she kept hidden from her parents

  • Papa discovered Liesel's secret but chose not to reveal it, instead bonding with her over their shared affection for a good fight

  • Max learned to read and developed a love for books, particularly Mein Kampf, during his time in the basement.

  • Liesel reads with her father Papa in bed, first time in a month he joins her due to her emotional state

  • Papa comforts Liesel, knows what to say and when to leave her be

  • Liesel confesses to Papa she thinks she is going to hell

  • Papa reassures Liesel and they fall asleep together

  • Rudy's experiences at Hitler Youth in 1941

  • Tommy Mller's ear infections and inability to hear commands causing him to stand out during marches

  • Franz Deutscher, Hitler Youth leader, becomes frustrated with Tommy's lack of synchronicity during drills

  • Rudy steps in to explain Tommy's hearing issue to Franz Deutscher

  • Both Tommy and Rudy are given punishment of six laps and drills for their mistakes in the drill

  • After the drill, Rudy tells Liesel about the incident and they part ways for the day.

  • Papa, a man who rarely works, was about to leave for the Knoller with his accordion.

  • A girl named Liesel was proudly reading "The Last Remnants of The Whistler" to Max Vandenburg.

  • A murderer, known as the whistler, was traveling on a train, whistling after committing a murder.

  • He fooled people into trusting him before killing them and only whistled when there was no one to talk to.

  • Rudy and Liesel were planning to steal from the mayor's house, with Liesel determined to find a new book.

  • They were disturbed by the presence of the mayor's wife in the kitchen and rode away, but Liesel stayed behind.

  • She entered the house, feeling more at ease than before, and found a red book with black writing on the spine called "Der Traumtrger" or "The Dream Carrier."

  • Liesel thought of Max and his dreams, as well as her own dream of her dead brother, while considering the significance of the book.

  • 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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