The Other Side of Sandpaper Quiz

In the passage, Liesel's defining moment is described as:

• A Jesse Owens Incident

• A moment of bed-wetting hysteria

• A Nazi Party parade

• Learning to read with her Papa

Answer explanation

Quote: "For some it's a Jesse Owens Incident. For others it's a moment of bed-wetting hysteria."

Explanation: The passage directly states that bed-wetting hysteria is a defining moment for some children, which is what happens to Liesel in this chapter.

The text states that in 1939, what percentage of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler?

• 80%

• 85%

• 90%

• 95%

Answer explanation

Quote: "Since 1933, ninety per cent of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler."

Explanation: The text explicitly states that 90% of Germans supported Hitler, making this the correct answer.

According to the passage, Hans Hubermann belonged to:

• The 90% who supported Hitler

• The 10% who didn't support Hitler

• The NSDAP (Nazi Party)

Answer explanation

Quote: "Hans Hubermann belonged to the ten per cent."

Explanation: This quote directly follows the statement about 90% supporting Hitler, indicating that Hans was part of the 10% who didn't support Hitler.

What book does Liesel have hidden in her bed sheets?

• The Complete Works of Goethe

• Deutschland über Alles

• The Gravedigger's Handbook

• The Accordion Player's Guide

Answer explanation

Quote: "A black book with silver writing on it came hurtling out and landed on the floor, between the tall man's feet."

Explanation: The book is later identified as "The Gravedigger's Handbook," which Liesel had hidden in her bed sheets.

How does Hans Hubermann react when he discovers Liesel's hidden book?

• He confiscates it and scolds her

• He ignores it and puts her back to bed

• He asks if it's hers and if she wants to read it

• He throws it away, deeming it inappropriate

Answer explanation

Quote: "'Is this yours?' 'Yes, Papa.' 'Do you want to read it?' Again, 'Yes, Papa.'"

Explanation: This dialogue shows Hans's supportive reaction to discovering Liesel's book, asking if she wants to read it rather than scolding or confiscating it.

What does Hans Hubermann say about his own reading ability?

• "I am not such a good reader myself."

• "I can read faster than anyone in town."

• "Reading is not important for a house painter."

• "I prefer playing the accordion to reading."

Answer explanation

Quote: "'To tell you the truth,' Papa explained up front, 'I am not such a good reader myself.'"

Explanation: Hans directly states that he is not a good reader, matching the correct answer option.

How does Hans begin teaching Liesel to read?

• By reading The Gravedigger's Handbook to her

• By taking her to school for extra lessons

• By starting from scratch with the alphabet on sandpaper

• By hiring a private tutor

Answer explanation

Quote: "In the left corner of an upturned piece of sandpaper, he drew a square of perhaps an inch and shoved a capital A inside it."

Explanation: This quote shows that Hans begins teaching Liesel to read by starting with the alphabet on sandpaper.

What word does Liesel shout when Hans asks for a word starting with S?

• Steiner

• Saumensch

• Sandpaper

• Schwein

Answer explanation

Quote: "'SAUMENSCH!' she shouted, and Papa roared with laughter, then quietened."

Explanation: When asked for a word starting with S, Liesel shouts "Saumensch," as directly stated in the text.

How does Hans describe his own artistic ability when drawing for Liesel?

• "I am a house painter, not an artist."

• "I am quite talented at sketching."

• "I never learned how to draw properly."

• "My drawings are better than my accordion playing."

Answer explanation

Quote: "He was a house painter, not an artist."

Explanation: This quote directly describes Hans's artistic ability, matching the correct answer option.

What does Hans promise to do for Liesel when she wakes up?

• Take her to the bookstore

• Teach her more words

• Play accordion for her

• Make her favorite breakfast

Answer explanation

Quote: "'Enough. When you wake up, I'll play accordion for you.'"

Explanation: Hans promises to play accordion for Liesel when she wakes up, as stated in this quote.