Part 3 Quiz: The Book Thief

What is “The Shoulder Shrug”?

• a) A secret Nazi salute
  

• b) A book Liesel stole from the book burning
  

• c) The nickname of Liesel’s best friend
  

• d) A phrase Death uses to describe war

Why is Liesel so worried about taking the laundry to the Mayor’s house?

• a) She is afraid the Mayor’s wife will recognize her from school
  

• b) She doesn’t want to be seen carrying dirty clothes
  

• c) She fears the Mayor’s wife will punish her for stealing
  

• d) She thinks the Mayor will refuse to pay

What surprising action does the Mayor’s wife take towards Liesel?

• a) She calls the police on her
  

• b) She invites her into their library to read books
  

• c) She warns Liesel to stop stealing
  

• d) She gives Liesel money

Who is "the struggler," and why does he leave Stuttgart?
(Short answer)

What kind of "card" is given to the struggler as he leaves, and why is it valuable?

• a) A library card that allows him to borrow books
  

• b) A train ticket to escape Germany
  

• c) A fake identity card that says he is German
  

• d) A ration card to buy food

Why is the Mayor’s wife, Ilsa, in so much emotional pain?
(Short answer)

Who is Arthur Berg?

• a) A Nazi soldier
  

• b) A 15-year-old boy who teaches Rudy and Liesel how to steal
  

• c) Liesel’s long-lost brother
  

• d) A librarian who helps Liesel

Why do Liesel and Rudy start stealing food?

• a) They want to sell it for money
  

• b) They are constantly hungry
  

• c) They want to impress their friends
  

• d) They are rebelling against their parents

What is the German title and translation of Hitler’s famous book?
(Short answer)

Why is this book so important to Max?

• a) He reads it for entertainment
  

• b) He uses it as a disguise to avoid suspicion
  

• c) He believes in its message
  

• d) He sells copies to make money