The Book Thief The Jesse Owens Chapter Incident Chapter Test

In which location and historical period is the narrative set?

• Berlin, Germany, 1945

• Munich, Germany, 1936

• London, England, 1939

• New York City, 1936

What historical event is happening at the time of the story?

• The start of World War II

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Berlin Olympics

• The end of World War I

What does Rudy Steiner do to imitate Jesse Owens?

• Wears a tracksuit and sprints around his house

• Shaves his head like Owens

• Covers himself in charcoal and runs a race at the Hubert Oval

• Pretends to be an Olympic swimmer

What is the reason behind Rudy's admiration for Jesse Owens?

• Because Owens served as a German soldier

• Because Owens secured four gold medals, thereby disproving Hitler's ideology

• Because Owens was affiliated with the Nazi Party

• Because Owens was related to Rudy as a cousin

How does Rudy react after finishing his race?

• He immediately washes off the charcoal

• He celebrates as if he won an Olympic gold medal

• He gives a Nazi salute

• He falls before reaching the finish line

Who is waiting for Rudy at the finish line?

• Jesse Owens

• His father, Alex Steiner

• His teacher

• A police officer

For what reason does Alex Steiner reprimand Rudy?

• Because he wishes to prevent Rudy from causing himself embarrassment

• Because expressing admiration for a Black athlete poses a peril in Nazi Germany

• Because he desires Rudy to triumph in authentic competitions, not fictitious ones

• Because he fears Rudy might face arrest for deceitful conduct

What worries Alex Steiner most about Rudy’s behavior?

• That Jesse Owens might feel disrespected

• That Rudy could get in trouble with the Nazis

• That Rudy might not become a true athlete

• That Rudy might not pass his exams

What does Rudy’s admiration for Jesse Owens reveal about his personality?

• He is a rebellious rule-breaker

• He is innocent and doesn’t understand racism

• He is training to become an Olympic athlete

• He wants to impress Hitler

What does Jesse Owens represent in the story?

• The strength of the Nazi Party

• The idea that race does not define ability

• The decline of the Olympics

• Rudy’s personal failure