The Book Thief practice for pages 1-90

What is the central theme introduced in the first 90 pages of "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak?

• The power of words and literature

• The importance of friendship

• The struggle for survival

• The impact of war on families

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CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the setting of Nazi Germany influence the characters' actions in the early chapters of "The Book Thief"?

• It makes them more optimistic about the future.

• It forces them to hide their true beliefs and feelings.

• It encourages them to travel and explore new places.

• It has no significant impact on their actions.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the main character introduced in the first 90 pages of "The Book Thief."

• Max Vandenburg

• Rudy Steiner

• Liesel Meminger

• Hans Hubermann

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What role does the character Death play in the narrative structure of "The Book Thief"?

• A minor character with little influence

• The main antagonist

• The narrator providing unique insights

• A comic relief character

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Analyze how Liesel's relationship with her foster parents develops in the initial chapters of "The Book Thief."

• She immediately feels at home and comfortable.

• She struggles to connect with them at first.

• She is indifferent towards them.

• She dislikes them and plans to run away.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the significance of the book "The Gravedigger's Handbook" in Liesel's life?

• It is a gift from her biological mother.

• It is the first book she steals and reads.

• It is a book she writes herself.

• It is a book she finds boring and unimportant.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Describe the relationship between Liesel and Rudy in the early part of the book.

• They are enemies who constantly fight.

• They are strangers who never interact.

• They are friends who share adventures.

• They are siblings with a strong bond.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the author use foreshadowing in the first 90 pages of "The Book Thief"?

• By revealing the ending of the story

• By hinting at future events through Death's narration

• By providing detailed character backstories

• By focusing on the present without hints of the future

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the primary conflict introduced in the early chapters of "The Book Thief"?

• Liesel's struggle to learn to read

• Rudy's desire to become a famous athlete

• Hans Hubermann's financial difficulties

• Rosa Hubermann's health issues

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CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the author depict the impact of World War II on the community in "The Book Thief"?

• By showing a thriving and prosperous community

• By illustrating the fear and scarcity experienced by the characters

• By focusing solely on the positive aspects of the war

• By ignoring the war's impact entirely

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CCSS.RL.7.3