WorksheetsThe Jesse Owens Incident 9th Grade Practice Quiz "The Book Thief
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
In which location is the story set?
New York City, 1940
Los Angeles, USA, 1932
Munich, Germany, 1936
Paris, France, 1936
What major historical event is happening during the story?
World War II has ended
The Berlin Olympics are taking place
Germany is fighting in World War I
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Who is Rudy Steiner in 'The Book Thief'?
A renowned Olympic athlete
A Jewish boy in hiding during World War II
A young German boy who admires Jesse Owens
Liesel’s elder brother
Why does Rudy look up to Jesse Owens?
Because Owens was a well-known German soldier
Because Owens won four gold medals, challenging Hitler’s views
Because Owens was part of the Nazi Party
Because Owens was Rudy’s relative
How does Rudy try to be like Jesse Owens?
He wears a jersey with Owens’ name on it
He paints his face with charcoal and runs on a track
He asks his father to send him to America
He starts lifting weights and training in boxing
Where does Rudy run his imaginary race?
At his school gym
On the streets of Munich
At the Hubert Oval
In his backyard
What does Rudy do after finishing the race?
He waves to an imaginary crowd, pretending he won gold
He immediately washes off the charcoal
He gives a Nazi salute
He trips and falls before crossing the finish line
Who is waiting for Rudy when he finishes the race?
Jesse Owens
His father, Alex Steiner
His teacher
A police officer
What is Alex Steiner's response to what Rudy did?
He laughs and praises Rudy for his race
He tells Rudy he will be well-known one day
He reprimands Rudy for painting himself black and cautions him about Nazi Germany
He introduces Rudy to Adolf Hitler
What does Alex Steiner fear the most about Rudy’s actions?
That Rudy will get arrested for defying Nazi rules
That Rudy will never win an actual race
That Jesse Owens will find out and be offended
That Rudy will embarrass the family at school
What does Rudy’s admiration for Jesse Owens show about his character?
He is rebellious and enjoys breaking the law
He is innocent and does not understand racism
He is trying to become an Olympic athlete
He wants to impress Hitler
How does Jesse Owens' success challenge Nazi beliefs?
He proves that race does not determine superiority
He refuses to accept his gold medals
He wins the race by cheating
He becomes a German citizen
What is Alex Steiner's opinion on race and politics?
He thinks Jews and Black people should have equal rights but is afraid to express it
He agrees with Hitler's racial views
He believes only athletes deserve fair treatment
He advises Rudy to avoid politics and concentrate on sports
Why did Alex Steiner become a member of the Nazi Party?
He genuinely agrees with their ideas
He needed to join to protect his business and family
He wants Rudy to become a Nazi soldier
He admires Hitler’s Olympic training
What does the way Rudy sees Jesse Owens show about childhood innocence?
Rudy does not yet understand racism or its consequences
Rudy is secretly a political genius
Rudy is trying to prove a point to Hitler
Rudy wants to be American
Why doesn’t Rudy understand his father’s warnings?
He is too young to understand Nazi ideology
He does not listen to his father
He thinks his father is jealous of Jesse Owens
He plans to move to America and escape Germany
What does Alex Steiner’s warning to Rudy reveal about Nazi Germany?
It was a time when individuality was celebrated
It was a dangerous place where admiration for the wrong people could get someone in trouble
It was a country that loved sports and encouraged diversity
It was a time of great prosperity for all Germans
What does Jesse Owens symbolize in the story?
Resistance to Nazi beliefs
Support for Hitler’s ideology
The downfall of the Olympics
The struggles of all athletes
What does Rudy’s painted face represent?
His deep understanding of racial injustice
His attempt to hide from the Nazis
His innocent admiration for a Black athlete
His effort to join the Nazi Party
Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
True
False
Alex Steiner hates Jews and Black people.
True
False
Rudy is immediately punished by Nazi officials for his actions.
True
False
Rudy’s love for Jesse Owens foreshadows his later defiance of Nazi ideology.
True
False
What is ironic about Rudy’s admiration for Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens would never want a German boy to copy him
The Nazis view Owens as inferior, yet Rudy sees him as a hero
Rudy only pretends to admire Owens for attention
Rudy does not actually know who Jesse Owens is
Why does Alex Steiner scold Rudy instead of celebrating his love for Jesse Owens?
He does not believe Jesse Owens was a great athlete
He fears for Rudy’s safety in Nazi Germany
He believes Rudy should only admire German athletes
He wants Rudy to focus on school instead of sports
Why does Rudy’s innocence make this scene more powerful?
He does not understand the dangers of admiring a Black athlete in Nazi Germany
He believes he will actually compete in the Olympics
He thinks the Nazis will reward him for his actions
He knows he is doing something dangerous but doesn’t care
What message does this scene send about racism?
It is learned, not natural
It has always existed and will never change
It only affects sports, not everyday life
It is not dangerous if ignored
