Which of the following describes Liesel?

What is Liesel developing a strong liking for? "When he reached under and pulled at the fabric, something loosened and landed with a thud."

What is a challenge for Liesel? "Looking back, Liesel could tell exactly what her papa was thinking when he scanned the first page of The Gravedigger’s Handbook. As he realised the difficulty of the text, he was clearly aware that such a book was hardly ideal. There were words in there that he’d have trouble with himself. Not to mention the morbidity of the subject."

Who becomes Liesel's foster father? "On the footpath, Liesel stood with her papa and Rudy. Hans Hubermann wore a face with the shades pulled down. SOME CRUNCHED NUMBERS"

How would you describe Hans? "Is this yours?’ ‘Yes, Papa.’ ‘Do you want to read it?’ Again, ‘Yes, Papa.’ A tired smile. Metallic eyes, melting. ‘Well we’d better read it then.’"

What job does Hans Hubermann have? "In his hand, there was a thick painter’s pencil and a stack of sandpaper. ‘Let’s start from scratch.’ Liesel saw no reason to argue. 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. In the other corner he placed a lowercase one. So far, so good."

What musical instrument does Hans play? "Or at least, words and a man who taught him the accordion … ‘First things first,’ Hans Hubermann said that night. He washed the sheets and hung them up. ‘Now,’ he said upon his return. ‘Let’s get this midnight class started.’"

How does Hans feel about the Nazi's? "Since 1933, ninety per cent of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler. That leaves ten per cent who didn’t. Hans Hubermann belonged to the ten per cent. There was a reason for that."

What can be said about Hans and Liesel? "‘Well promise me one thing, Liesel. If I die anytime soon, you make sure they bury me right.’ She nodded, with great sincerity. ‘No skipping Chapter Six, or Step Four in Chapter Nine.’ He laughed, as did the bed-wetter. ‘Well I’m glad that’s settled. We can get on with it now.’"

Who is Liesel's foster mother? "It was late May, 1939, and the night had been like most others. Mama shook her iron fist. Papa was out. Liesel cleaned the front door and watched the Himmel Street sky."

How would you describe Rosa? "(Fortunately, when the sheets had been washed previously, Rosa had made Liesel strip the bed and make it up. ‘And be quick about it, Saumensch! Does it look like we’ve got all day?’)"

What makes Liesel so special? "When he reached under and pulled at the fabric, something loosened and landed with a thud. A black book with silver writing on it came hurtling out and landed on the floor, between the tall man’s feet. He looked down at it. He looked at the girl, who timidly shrugged. Then he read the title, with concentration, aloud: ‘The Gravedigger’s Handbook.’ So that’s what it’s called, Liesel thought."

How does Hans feel about the Nazi party? "Since 1933, ninety per cent of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler. That leaves ten per cent who didn’t. Hans Hubermann belonged to the ten per cent."

How does Hans treat Liesel after wetting the bed? "He lifted her gently from the bed and carried her into the washroom. The moment came a few minutes later."

How does Liesel sleep? "In the night, Liesel dreamed like she always did. At first she saw the brown-shirts marching, but soon enough they led her to a train, and the usual discovery awaited. Her brother was staring again."

What falls out when the sheets are removed? "‘We take the sheets off,’ Papa said, and when he reached under and pulled at the fabric, something loosened and landed with a thud."