The Book Thief Parts 6-7 Review

Death begins Part 6 by saying, "Forget about the scythe...I needed a broom or a mop. And I needed a vacation." What can we infer from this statement about the year 1942?

• It was unusually cold.

• There were too many deaths.

• It was a good year for citizens of Germany.

• It was a time of war.

How did the Hubermann household celebrate Christmas that year?

• Each member of the household received a great gift.

• WWII was coming to an end, and everyone was happy.

• They were all looking forward to the upcoming year.

• Liesel brought snow into the basement and they had a snowball fight and built a snowman.

Why did Liesel regret bringing in the snow?

• Rosa got very angry about the mess.

• She felt Max got sick from playing in the snow.

• She felt it was insensitive to play when the war was going on.

• Liesel wished she had invited Rudy to play.

How many gifts does Liesel bring to Max in total during his time of sickness?

• 8

• 11

• 13

• 17

What did Liesel hope to accomplish by bringing presents to the unconscious Max?

• She wanted to prove to him that even small presents can mean a great deal.

• If enough presents were collected, she could trade them for food.

• She hoped the presents would somehow restore him to health.

• She wanted to show him that she was not a selfish person.

Why did Rosa make an unplanned visit to Liesel's school?

• She was helping feed the children at school.

• Liesel forgot her backpack, so Rosa was bringing it to her.

• Liesel was in trouble for bringing snow into the basement.

• She pretended to scold Liesel, but she was letting her know about Max getting better.

Why did Death say that the sky was "the color of Jews"?

• Because of the constant operation of the gas chambers.

• The sky was yellow (same as the Star of David).

• Death always referred to the sky as a different color.

• The Germans were vicious, murderous people.

“He was the second snowman to be melting away before her eyes, only this one was different” (316). Max is being compared to a melting snowman. What literary device is this?   

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Foreshadow

• Symbolism

Why are men trolling the neighborhood where Liesel lives during her soccer game?

• They are collecting donations to benefit the Hitler Youth organization.

• They are searching for hidden Jews.

• They are handing out pamphlets about the Nazi party.

• They are inspecting basements that may be converted into bomb shelters.

What literary element is being used, "I watched the sky as it turned from silver to gray to the color of rain. Even the clouds were trying to get away."