The Book Theif

Question 1

Liesel Meminger

Answer 1

Protagonist

Question 2

Hans Hubermann

Answer 2

Foster father to Liesel

Question 3

Rosa Hubermann

Answer 3

Foster mother to Liesel

Question 4

Rudy Steiner

Answer 4

Liesel’s best friend

Question 5

Max Vandenburg

Answer 5

The young Jewish man the Hubermann’s hide in their home

Question 6

Ilsa Hermann

Answer 6

The mayor’s wife who lends books to Liesel

Question 7

Werner Meminger

Answer 7

Liesel’s younger brother

Question 8

Paula Meminger

Answer 8

Liesel’s mother

Question 9

Tommy Muller

Answer 9

Classmate of Liesel who has chronic ear problems; he is half deaf

Question 10

Frau Diller

Answer 10

Shopkeeper, staunch member of Nazi party

Question 11

Frau Holtzapfel

Answer 11

The neighbor who constantly feuds with Rosa

Question 12

Hans Jr.

Answer 12

Son of Hans and Rosa (indoctrinated by Nazi propaganda); he is at odds with his father.

Question 13

Trudy Hubermann

Answer 13

Daughter of Hans and Rosa, she works as a nanny in Munich

Question 14

Franz Deutscher

Answer 14

Hitler youth leader- very violent!

Question 15

Erik Vandenburg

Answer 15

Max’s father, he fought in WWI with Hans, gave his accordion to Hans

Question 16

Death

Answer 16

Narrator of this novel

Question 17

Alex Steiner

Answer 17

Father of Rudy, owns a tailor shop

Question 18

Ludwig Schmeikl

Answer 18

Liesel’s classmate whom she beats up in the school yard for teasing her; Later, liesel helps him to safety when he wounds his ankle at the bonfire.

Question 19

Sister Maria

Answer 19

Liesel’s teacher at school

Question 20

Arthur

Answer 20

Leader of the group Rudy and Liesel stole with

Question 21

Viktor

Answer 21

Took over as leader of the stealing group after Arthur’s sister died

Question 22

Most of the German profanity used by Rosa Hubermann focus on which topic?

Answer 22

Pigs

Question 23

What words best describe Hans Hubermann’s character?

Answer 23

comforting, understanding, loving, and reliable

Question 24

What does Rosa Hubermann demand Liesel call her?

Answer 24

Mama

Question 25

According to the narrator, what key "act of trust and love" is often deciphered by children?

Answer 25

Not leaving

Question 26

What famous American athlete does Rudy Steiner worship?

Answer 26

Jesse Owens

Question 27

After Liesel first attempts to read in front of her class, she is given a Watschen. What does this word mean?

Answer 27

Slaps

Question 28

What is Hans Hubermann's response to Liesel saying, "I hate the Führer"?

Answer 28

Gets slapped

Question 29

How does the mayor's wife act during Liesel's visits?

Answer 29

Upset

Question 30

What is the English translation of Hitler's book, Mein Kampf?

Answer 30

My Struggle

Question 31

Whose imminent death does the narrator begin to hint at?

Answer 31

Rudy's

Question 32

Who becomes Max Vandenburg's dream opponent in the boxing ring?

Answer 32

Hitler

Question 33

How does Liesel feel upon receiving the gift of a book from the mayor's wife?

Answer 33

She didn't want the book

Question 34

Why does the NSDAP send a Nazi to inspect the Hubermanns' house?

Answer 34

To see if it was safe enough for a bomb shelter

Question 35

How does the narrator feel toward the mass deaths during World War II?

Answer 35

He treats each one as their own, and respects each soul

Question 36

What is Hans Hubermann's punishment for sharing bread with a Jew?

Answer 36

Beaten then enlisted

Question 37

What is Liesel's punishment for approaching Max in the parade?

Answer 37

Gets whipped

Question 38

In The Book Thief, how are the ten parts titled?

Answer 38

All books that liesel reads, has, or has been given

Question 39

How does the book end?

Answer 39

Liesel ends up in sydney because she was the only one who didn't die

Question 40

How does Liesel respond to the teasing she receives at school?

Answer 40

She beats up Ludwig

Question 41

How had Hans Hubermann paid for the books he gives Liesel for Christmas?

Answer 41

Rolled cigs and traded them

Question 42

What event sends Rosa Hubermann into a genuine panic?

Answer 42

They can't find their nazi flag

Question 43

What is Hans Hubermann's response to Liesel saying, "I hate the Führer"?

Answer 43

He slapped her

Question 44

How did Hans Hubermann cheat death during the Great War?

Answer 44

He was pulled back to rewrite letters instead of going to war

Question 45

What are characteristics of Max Vandenburg?

Answer 45

Skinny, feathery hair, quiet

Question 46

What does Liesel give Max on her own birthday?

Answer 46

A hug

Question 47

What is the name the book Max creates for Liesel?

Answer 47

The Standover Man, The Word Shaker

Question 48

What words would Max Vandenburg's use to illustrate Nazi Germany?

Answer 48

Hates it

Question 49

Whom does Liesel blame for Max Vandenburg's onset of illness?

Answer 49

Nazis/Hitler

Question 50

What is the Hubermanns' plan when this inspection occurs?

Answer 50

To hide Max

Question 51

What types of painting jobs does Hans now take?

Answer 51

Paints windows

Question 52

Why does Liesel believe Rudy sabotaged his final race?

Answer 52

Because Rudy didn't want to get drafted

Question 53

How does the mayor's wife respond to knowledge of Liesel's thefts?

Answer 53

Doesn't mind it

Question 54

Which of Liesel's skills provides others with comfort during the air raids?

Answer 54

Reading

Question 55

In general, how do the people of Molching view Hans Hubermann's kindness toward a Jew?

Answer 55

They don't like it call him the 'jew lover'

Question 56

What does Rudy do after his father is required to leave?

Answer 56

Steals more stuff

Question 57

What eventually happens to the tree the word shaker planted?

Answer 57

It starts to lean over

Question 58

What does Liesel get Rudy for Christmas in 1942?

Answer 58

A navy blue suit from his dads shop

Question 59

Where did the German army face the fiercest winter?

Answer 59

After WWll

Question 60

How does Reinhold Zucker save Hans Hubermann's life?

Answer 60

Switching seats with him

Question 61

What does Rudy keep in his tool box?

Answer 61

A teddy bear, socks, hammers, a towel, wrenches

Question 62

What does Liesel tell Frau Holtzapfel in an attempt to get her to the bomb shelter?

Answer 62

She's gonna stop reading for her

Question 63

Describe the gift and words Frau Hermann delivers to Liesel?

Answer 63

Plate of cookies