Prologue to "The Book Thief"

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Death

• The book thief

• A train guard

• A pilot

Answer explanation

The narrator of the story is Death.

What is the first section of the prologue called?

• Death and Chocolate

• Beside the Railway Line

• The Eclipse

• The Flag

Answer explanation

The first section of the prologue is called 'Death and Chocolate.'

What does Death focus on before seeing humans?

• Emotions

• Faces

• Colors

• Names

Answer explanation

Before seeing humans, Death focuses on colors.

What is the focal color in 'Beside the Railway Line'?

• Black

• Red

• White

• Blue

Answer explanation

The focal color in 'Beside the Railway Line' is white.

What does Death admit about the book thief in 'Beside the Railway Line'?

• He made a mistake by ignoring her

• He knew her destiny

• He made a mistake by lingering

• He was afraid of her

Answer explanation

Death admits that he made a mistake by lingering near the book thief in 'Beside the Railway Line.'

What is the focal color in 'The Eclipse'?

• Yellow

• Purple

• Black

• Green

Answer explanation

The focal color in 'The Eclipse' is black.

What does a boy place on the pilot's chest in 'The Eclipse'?

• A teddy bear

• A medal

• A letter

• A flag

Answer explanation

In 'The Eclipse', the boy places a teddy bear on the pilot's chest, not a medal, letter, or flag. This act symbolizes comfort and compassion in a tragic situation.

What is the focal color in 'The Flag'?

• Red

• Orange

• White

• Blue

Answer explanation

The focal color in 'The Flag' is red.

What convinces Death of the worth of human existence?

• Historical events

• Certain stories

• Colors

• Nature

Answer explanation

Death is convinced of the worth of human existence through specific stories or tales.

How does Death view humans?

• As predictable and simple

• As unchanging and static

• As kind and peaceful

• As complex and contradictory

Answer explanation

Death views humans as complex and contradictory, not as predictable or unchanging. This perspective highlights the depth and intricacies of human nature.