WorksheetsThe Book Thief - Part VI & VII
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why is Hans' act of kindness so stupid? (his words)
Kindness could be seen as weakness to the Nazis.
The Nazis thrived on punishing those who did good deeds.
he could never be re-payed for the act.
He brought about a dangerous situation for his family.
Explain the meaning of the quote, "When a person's last response was Saumensch or Saukerl or Arschloch, you know you had them beaten."
When people resort to Ad Hominem attacks, it is often because they don't have a strong argument in the first place.
It emphasizes how fun the author thinks profanity can be.
It shows how important a knowledge of the German language is when reading this book.
To show that Rudy didn't really love Liesel.
Death implies that a broom or mop would be a better tool than a scythe for him to use in 1942. Why?
He is emphasizing how many people were dying and how gruesome it was.
He thinks the scythe is outdated and wants a more modern tool.
He thinks the scythe makes people think that he's the one causing people to die.
It's a red herring and death is trying to distract the reader.
What is NOT a purpose of the quote: “They were French, they were Jews, and they were you.”
To emphasize how arbitrary it is to target a specific population, because we are all actually the same.
To make the readers feel an sense of urgency and connection to the Jews being murdered.
To create suspense by foreshadowing.
To emphasize the contrast between Liesel's fairly normal life, and the suffering in the camps.
Which is NOT a way that the author emphasizes the theme that words are powerful tools?
Liesel reads The Whistler to Max hoping that it will help him get well.
Liesel reads to her neighbors during the bombings to keep them calm.
Liesel keeps Max company by reading The Dream Carrier so that he knows he's not alone while he's sick and unconscious.
Liesel starts to feel bad about stealing the books and decides to stop.
What is the significance of the quote: "Often I wish this would all be over, Liesel, but then somehow you do something like walk down the basement steps with a snowman in your hand."
It emphasizes the theme that there are contradictions in life and in people. Despite the horror of his situation, Max still sees beauty.
To show that it wasn't really that bad.
To show that Max blamed Liesel for getting him sick.
To show that Max was angry with Liesel for bringing the show into the basement because it made a mess.
What is NOT significant about the dictionary Liesel receives from Frau Herman?
It shows that Frau Herman knew Liesel was stealing books and let her get away with it.
It's a way for Frau Herman to give Liesel the gift of words.
It was a way for Frau Herman to let Liesel know that she is not angry with her.
It shows that Frau Herman now believes Liesel can read because she thought Liesel was faking before.
Death tells us that he's foreshadowing when he states, "Not only was Rudy recognized now as a good school student. He was also a gifted athlete, too."
What is the purpose of foreshadowing?
To create tension and suspense
To serve as a red herring
To clarify the author's purpose
To clarify past events in the story
Which logical fallacy is present if the following?
"Again, Himmel Street was a trail of people, and again, Papa left his accordion. Rosa reminded him to take it, but he refused. 'I didn't take it last time,' he explained, 'and we lived.' War clearly blurred the distinction between logic and superstition."
Post hoc ergo propter hoc/false cause
Personal Attack/Ad Hominem
Appeal to popularity/Ad Populum
Red Herring
