The Book Thief: Key Plot Questions

The video recaps 'The Book Thief', a 2013 war drama. It follows Liesel, a young girl in Nazi Germany, who is adopted by the Hubermans after her brother's death. She forms a bond with Max, a Jewish refugee hiding in their home. Liesel's love for books grows, even as she faces challenges like Nazi book burnings and the loss of loved ones. Despite the hardships, Liesel survives the war and reunites with Max, living a full life.

What year does the movie 'The Book Thief' begin?

• 1936

• 1940

• 1942

• 1938

Who narrates the story in 'The Book Thief'?

• Hans

• Death

• Rudy

• Liesel

Why is Liesel sent to live with the Hubermans?

• Her parents are moving abroad.

• Her mother is a wanted communist.

• She won a scholarship.

• Her father is in the army.

What does Liesel struggle with on her first day at school?

• Finding her classroom

• Understanding German

• Writing her name

• Making friends

Who becomes Liesel's close friend from next door?

• Max

• Rudy

• Franz

• Hans

What book does Liesel take from her brother's funeral?

• The Bible

• The Gravedigger's Handbook

• The Book Thief

• Mein Kampf

Who is Max Vandenberg?

• Rudy's brother

• Liesel's teacher

• A Jewish fugitive

• A Nazi officer

What does Liesel do during the Nazi book burning ceremony?

• She cheers with the crowd.

• She throws a book into the fire.

• She leaves the ceremony.

• She saves a book from the fire.

Who allows Liesel to read books from their personal library?

• Rudy

• The mayor's wife

• Rosa

• Hans

What does Max give Liesel as a gift?

• A new dress

• A blank book

• A painting

• A necklace