The Book Thief Introduction

Which of the following best describes the setting of the novel

• Molching, Germany during Nazi reign in 1939

• Berlin, Germany prior to Nazi domination in 1933

• The Hitler Olympics in 1936

• Around the world during WW2

What is the irony to the characterization of Death?

• Death is cruel and he pretends to be kind to take more souls

• He professes a distaste for survivors but is compelled to tell the story of a survivor.

• He plays tricks on the living and takes their things so he can see how their paths cross.

From what point(s) of view is The Book Thief told?

• First Person

• Third Person Limited

• Second Person

• Third Person Omniscient

What is one of the main ideas of the novel The Book Thief.

• Liesel Meminger moved in with a foster family during this period of her life.

• Reading helped calm people while they were in the bomb shelter.

• Books by Jewish authors were burned so no one could read them.

• Liesel Meminger is writing her own story of living in this time.

What had happened to Max in a previous part that this group highlights within their summary?

• He ended up in a concentration camp.

• He died in the Hubermann's basement.

• He snuck out in the night and left.

• He was found and publicly executed.

What is the main theme of 'The Book Thief'?

• Only the strongest survive.

• Words and storytelling are powerful.

• Personal relationships are more important than money.

• Robbing people of their material possessions weakens them.

What does The Grave Digger’s Handbook represent for Liesel?

• The inescapable nature of death.

• The last time she saw her mother.

• The last time she saw her brother.

• The desire to read, which she cannot do.

What are the 3 colors that Death associates with Liesel?

• red, yellow, white

• red, white, black

• black, yellow, silver

• silver, white, yellow

Why is Himmel Street's name ironic?

• The street is not beautiful or idyllic.

• The street holds terrible secrets.

• The street is not lush or green.

• The street is not harmonious, the neighbors hate each other.

Who is the book narrated by?

• Liesel

• Hans

• Max

• Death