The Other Side of Sandpaper Quiz

In the passage, Liesel's defining moment is described as:

• A Jesse Owens Incident

• A moment of bed-wetting hysteria

• A Nazi Party parade

• Learning to read with her Papa

Answer explanation

Quote: "For some it's a Jesse Owens Incident. For others it's a moment of bed-wetting hysteria."

Explanation: The passage directly states that bed-wetting hysteria is a defining moment for some children, which is what happens to Liesel in this chapter.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The text states that in 1939, what percentage of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler?

• 80%

• 85%

• 90%

• 95%

Answer explanation

Quote: "Since 1933, ninety per cent of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler."

Explanation: The text explicitly states that 90% of Germans supported Hitler, making this the correct answer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

According to the passage, Hans Hubermann belonged to:

• The 90% who supported Hitler

• The 10% who didn't support Hitler

• The NSDAP (Nazi Party)

Answer explanation

Quote: "Hans Hubermann belonged to the ten per cent."

Explanation: This quote directly follows the statement about 90% supporting Hitler, indicating that Hans was part of the 10% who didn't support Hitler.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What book does Liesel have hidden in her bed sheets?

• The Complete Works of Goethe

• Deutschland über Alles

• The Gravedigger's Handbook

• The Accordion Player's Guide

Answer explanation

Quote: "A black book with silver writing on it came hurtling out and landed on the floor, between the tall man's feet."

Explanation: The book is later identified as "The Gravedigger's Handbook," which Liesel had hidden in her bed sheets.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

How does Hans Hubermann react when he discovers Liesel's hidden book?

• He confiscates it and scolds her

• He ignores it and puts her back to bed

• He asks if it's hers and if she wants to read it

• He throws it away, deeming it inappropriate

Answer explanation

Quote: "'Is this yours?' 'Yes, Papa.' 'Do you want to read it?' Again, 'Yes, Papa.'"

Explanation: This dialogue shows Hans's supportive reaction to discovering Liesel's book, asking if she wants to read it rather than scolding or confiscating it.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Hans Hubermann say about his own reading ability?

• "I am not such a good reader myself."

• "I can read faster than anyone in town."

• "Reading is not important for a house painter."

• "I prefer playing the accordion to reading."

Answer explanation

Quote: "'To tell you the truth,' Papa explained up front, 'I am not such a good reader myself.'"

Explanation: Hans directly states that he is not a good reader, matching the correct answer option.

How does Hans begin teaching Liesel to read?

• By reading The Gravedigger's Handbook to her

• By taking her to school for extra lessons

• By starting from scratch with the alphabet on sandpaper

• By hiring a private tutor

Answer explanation

Quote: "In the left corner of an upturned piece of sandpaper, he drew a square of perhaps an inch and shoved a capital A inside it."

Explanation: This quote shows that Hans begins teaching Liesel to read by starting with the alphabet on sandpaper.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What word does Liesel shout when Hans asks for a word starting with S?

• Steiner

• Saumensch

• Sandpaper

• Schwein

Answer explanation

Quote: "'SAUMENSCH!' she shouted, and Papa roared with laughter, then quietened."

Explanation: When asked for a word starting with S, Liesel shouts "Saumensch," as directly stated in the text.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

How does Hans describe his own artistic ability when drawing for Liesel?

• "I am a house painter, not an artist."

• "I am quite talented at sketching."

• "I never learned how to draw properly."

• "My drawings are better than my accordion playing."

Answer explanation

Quote: "He was a house painter, not an artist."

Explanation: This quote directly describes Hans's artistic ability, matching the correct answer option.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Hans promise to do for Liesel when she wakes up?

• Take her to the bookstore

• Teach her more words

• Play accordion for her

• Make her favorite breakfast

Answer explanation

Quote: "'Enough. When you wake up, I'll play accordion for you.'"

Explanation: Hans promises to play accordion for Liesel when she wakes up, as stated in this quote.