The Book Thief-Part Four
Authored by Gwen Pauloski
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on Part Four of "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, targeting 8th grade English Language Arts students studying Holocaust literature and character development. The questions assess students' comprehension of key plot points, character relationships, and thematic elements within this specific section of the novel. Students need to demonstrate recall of significant events such as Hans's connection to Erik Vandenburg, Max's arrival at the Hubermann household, and the historical context of Nazi Germany including the Nuremberg Laws. The quiz requires students to analyze character motivations, identify symbolic objects like the accordion and "Mein Kampf," and understand the complex relationships between Liesel, Hans, Rosa, and Max. Students must also comprehend the narrator Death's perspective and recognize how historical events impact individual characters' lives and decisions. Created by Gwen Pauloski, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This comprehensive assessment serves as an excellent tool for checking students' understanding after completing Part Four of the novel, ensuring they grasp both literal comprehension and deeper character analysis before progressing to subsequent sections. The quiz works effectively as a formative assessment to gauge reading comprehension, can be used as a review activity before class discussions about themes of courage and moral choice, or assigned as homework to reinforce key plot developments. Teachers can also use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before exploring connections between historical context and character actions. The questions align with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.3 for analyzing character development and plot progression, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.9 for analyzing how modern fiction draws upon historical events and themes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What item of Erik’s did Hans keep with him throughout the war and then try to return to Erik’s family?
book
accordion
picture
hat
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.W.8.9A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who tells Liesel they will “take each and every one of your books— and I will burn them"?
Max
Rosa
Hans
Walter
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who gives Liesel a book called The Standover Man?
Max
Rosa
Hans
Rudy
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to this person, the two "most pitiful words" he could say are "thank you."
Max
Rosa
Hans
Rudy
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What action did Hans take that initially made a negative impression on the Nazi party?
Giving a watschen to a Nazi police officer
Swearing at a Nazi official when he was drunk
Painting over a Jewish slur on store's door
Refusing to burn a book when directed to
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is Max worried about having a big mouth?
Liesel
Rosa
Walter
Hans
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Liesel know things are serious the morning after Max arrived?
Rosa is quiet
Papa tells her she won't be going to school
Rosa is not swearing at her at first
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CCSS.RL.8.3
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