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The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
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Liesel Meminger
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Hans Hubermann
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1
of 5
Soon after the Christmas Eve, what happens to Max?
He's caught
He escapes Germany
He becomes ill
He dies
2
of 5
Which of the following is not a gift that Liesel brings Max during his coma?
A button
A pinecone
A feather
A candy wrapper
3
of 5
What is the title of the book that Liesel steals from Frau Hermann when she finishes reading The Whistler to Max?
The Tall Man
The Wind is Calling
The Standover Man
The Dream Carrier
4
of 5
How does Death describe the sky the summer after Max wakes up from his coma?
Red as blood
Dark as death
Crying with rain
The color of Jews
5
of 5
What is the benefit of Max's illness that the Hubermanns and Liesel don't mention?
Max is quieter
There's more food
They have more time
They worry less
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