The Book Thief 9

Why does Liesel write a note when she steals The Last Human Stranger?

• To leave a clue for Ilsa Hermann

• To express her guilt

• To thank Ilsa for the cookies

• To pretend she had permission

What does Liesel realize about the library when Ilsa enters?

• It is owned by both Herr and Frau Hermann

• Ilsa inherited it from her parents

• The books are mostly untouched

• It belongs solely to Ilsa

Why does Ilsa urge Liesel to leave quickly?

• Ilsa fears her husband will catch Liesel

• Rudy is waiting outside

• It’s about to get dark

• She hears someone coming upstairs

What insight does Liesel gain about Ilsa's past in the library?

• Ilsa used to teach at a school

• Ilsa read to her son there

• Ilsa learned to read from her husband

• Ilsa was once an author

What is the title of the book Liesel steals during this visit?

• The Forgotten Child

• The Last Human Stranger

• The Final Hour

• The Silent Witness

How is Liesel received at Frau Holtzapfel’s house initially?

• By Rosa

• By Rudy

• By an unfamiliar man

• By a servant

What significant news does Michael Holtzapfel bring?

• His father has returned from war

• His brother has died in the war

• His mother is critically ill

• The war is ending soon

How does Rosa react to the news about Holtzapfel’s son?

• She becomes hysterical

• She praises Michael

• She coldly dismisses him

• She faints

What does Michael do after visiting the Hubermanns?

• He disappears for several days

• He goes to the mayor’s house

• He escorts Liesel to his house

• He reports to the army

Why does Liesel read to Frau Holtzapfel?

• To keep her company

• As a form of therapy after her loss

• To teach her to read

• To distract herself