The Book Thief Part 1-5 Quiz
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This Question is worth 10 points.When were the three times death saw Liesel?
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The Book Thief Part 1-5 Quiz assesses knowledge on key plot elements and characters in the novel set during WWII. It tests understanding of the story's context, characters' roles, and historical backdrop, enhancing literary analysis and historical awareness.
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Compare/Contrast the relationship between Hans and Liesel and Rosa and Liesel.
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Rosa Huberman shows her love by pampering and loving Liesel.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because Rosa Huberman does not show her love by pampering and loving Liesel. In fact, she is initially portrayed as a strict and gruff character who often scolds Liesel. However, as the story progresses, Rosa's love for Liesel becomes evident through her actions, such as providing for her and protecting her. She may not express her love in a conventional way, but her care and concern for Liesel are undeniable.Rate this question:
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Tommy Muller has a vision problem and can't see.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement says that Tommy Muller has a vision problem and can't see. However, the correct answer is false, which means that the statement is not true. This implies that Tommy Muller does not have a vision problem and can see.Rate this question:
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Liesel stole the book The Shoulder Shrug from the book burning.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that Liesel stole the book The Shoulder Shrug from the book burning. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or context, we can assume that the statement is true. This implies that Liesel did indeed steal the book from the book burning.Rate this question:
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What was the name of Liesel's late brother?
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Adal
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Edmund
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Werner
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Rudy
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A. WernerExplanation
The correct answer is Werner. This is the name of Liesel's late brother.Rate this question:
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During which big war is the book placed?
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Civil war
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WWI
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The Cold War
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WWII
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A. WWIIExplanation
The book is placed during WWII, which stands for World War II. This global conflict took place from 1939 to 1945 and involved many countries around the world. The book likely focuses on events, characters, or themes related to this significant period in history.Rate this question:
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Himmel Street means ____________ ___________ in German.
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Heaven Street
HeavenExplanation
The correct answer is "Heaven Street, Heaven." In German, the word "Himmel" translates to "heaven" and "Street" translates to "Straße." Therefore, "Himmel Street" translates to "Heaven Street" in English. Additionally, "Heaven" is a standalone translation of "Himmel" in German.Rate this question:
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What does Hans Huberman do for a living?
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He's a painter
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He's a farmer
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He works in a factory
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A. He's a painterExplanation
Hans Huberman's occupation is a painter.Rate this question:
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__________ _________ is the Furher.
Correct Answer
Adolf Hitler
HitlerExplanation
Adolf Hitler is the correct answer because he was the leader of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. He is commonly referred to as "Hitler" due to his notoriety and the impact he had on world history. Hitler's leadership and ideology were responsible for the Holocaust and World War II, making him one of the most infamous figures in history.Rate this question:
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What Does Hans enjoy doing in his free time?
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Playing the guitar
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Rolling Cigarettes
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Sleeping
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Reading
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A. Rolling CigarettesExplanation
Hans enjoys rolling cigarettes in his free time.Rate this question:
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What does Rudy ask in return fro winning the race?
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A kiss
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A hug
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Money
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Food
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A. A kissExplanation
Rudy asks for a kiss in return for winning the race.Rate this question:
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How does Hans aquire the money to get Liesel books for Christmas?
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Painting peoples houses
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Playing the accordion
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Selling his cigarettes
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Playing the guitar
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A. Selling his cigarettesExplanation
Hans acquires the money to get Liesel books for Christmas by selling his cigarettes.Rate this question:
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What did Liesel do to the kid that made fun of her because she couldn't read?
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Told Hans and Rosa
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Beat them up
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Told the teacher on them
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A. Beat them upExplanation
Liesel responded to the kid who made fun of her inability to read by physically attacking them, or "beating them up". This aggressive action was her way of defending herself and asserting her strength in the face of ridicule and humiliation.Rate this question:
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Liesel's mother was sent to a ____________ ___________ because she was a ________________.
Correct Answer
She was sent to a concentration camp because she was a communist.Explanation
The given answer explains that Liesel's mother was sent to a concentration camp because she was a communist. This suggests that during a time period, likely in a historical context, being a communist was considered a punishable offense, leading to imprisonment in concentration camps.Rate this question:
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What special event is it on the day of the book burning?
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The Presidents birthday
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The mayors birthday
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The anniversary of the Nazi party
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Hitler's birthday
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A. Hitler's birthdayExplanation
On the day of the book burning, a special event is taking place to commemorate Hitler's birthday. This suggests that the book burning is a deliberate act carried out by the Nazi party as a means to suppress information and ideas that were deemed undesirable or contrary to their ideology. The fact that Hitler's birthday is being celebrated further highlights the significance and intention behind the book burning, emphasizing the Nazi party's control and manipulation of information during that time.Rate this question:
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Who saw Liesel stealing the book from the book burnig?
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Max Vandenburg
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Ilsa Hermann
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Rosa Hubermann
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Alex Steiner
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A. Ilsa HermannExplanation
Ilsa Hermann saw Liesel stealing the book from the book burning.Rate this question:
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Ilsa Hermann is the ____________ wife.
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Mayors
Mayor's - 19.
Who is Max's father?
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Erik Vandenburg
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Hans Hubermann
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Alex Steiner
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A. Erik VandenburgExplanation
The correct answer is Erik Vandenburg because Max's father is mentioned as Erik Vandenburg in the given options.Rate this question:
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Max's father teaches Hans to play the ____________.
Correct Answer
Accordion
accordion
acordionExplanation
Max's father teaches Hans to play the accordion.Rate this question:
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What are the four colors mentioned in the first four sections (in order)?
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Chocolate brown, red, black, white
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Chocolate brown, white, red, black
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Chocolate brown, red, white, black
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Chocolate brown, white, black, red
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A. Chocolate brown, white, black, redExplanation
The correct answer is chocolate brown, white, black, red. The question asks for the four colors mentioned in the first four sections in order. The first section mentions chocolate brown, the second section mentions white, the third section mentions black, and the fourth section mentions red. Therefore, the correct answer is chocolate brown, white, black, red.Rate this question:
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When Liesel turns 10, she is forced to join the ______________________.
Correct Answer
Hitler Youth
Hitler Youth GroupExplanation
When Liesel turns 10, she is forced to join the Hitler Youth or Hitler Youth Group. This organization was a Nazi youth movement in Germany during World War II, aimed at indoctrinating young people with Nazi ideology and preparing them for future roles in the Nazi regime. Joining the Hitler Youth was mandatory for children in Nazi Germany, and it served as a means of promoting loyalty to Hitler and the Nazi Party among the younger generation.Rate this question:
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The "road of yellow stars" is _______________________.
Correct Answer
The Jewish GhettoExplanation
The "road of yellow stars" refers to the Jewish Ghetto. This term is often used to describe the areas where Jews were forcibly confined during the Holocaust, marked by the requirement to wear yellow stars on their clothing as a means of identification and persecution. The answer correctly identifies the Jewish Ghetto as the location associated with the phrase "road of yellow stars."Rate this question:
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The "smell" Liesel refers to as the "smell of friendship" is _____________________.
Correct Answer
Cigarettes and Kerosene
Smell of Hans clothingExplanation
Liesel refers to the smell of cigarettes and kerosene as the "smell of friendship" because it reminds her of the comforting presence of Hans, who often smokes and works as a painter using kerosene. This smell becomes associated with their bond and the feeling of safety and companionship that Hans provides to Liesel.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the 2nd book Liesel steals?
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Mein Kampf
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The Gravedigger's Handbook
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The Shoulder Shrug
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Faust the Dog
Correct Answer
A. The Shoulder ShrugExplanation
The correct answer is "The Shoulder Shrug". In the novel "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Liesel Meminger, the protagonist, is a young girl who develops a habit of stealing books. "The Shoulder Shrug" is the second book she steals, after "The Gravedigger's Handbook". The book holds sentimental value for Liesel as it reminds her of her brother's funeral and the first time she met Max, a Jewish man who becomes an important figure in her life.Rate this question:
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