Characters
Who was Liesels first friend?
Hans
Where does Liesel steal her first book?
At her brother's gravesite
Who was the narrator of the novel?
Death
What is the title of the first book Liesel stole?
The Gravediggers Handbook
Diffusing warmth and friendliness
affable
Which sport is Rudy most interested in?
Track and Field
What is the name of the street where Liesel lives with the Hubermanns?
Himmel Street
Why does Death need distraction from its job?
In order to avoid suspicion during raids, what does Liesel do for the people in the bomb shelter?
reads them books.
to inflict severe punishment on
castigate
What gift does Liesel give Rudy?
A stolen suit
What historical event serves as the backdrop of the novel, influencing almost every part of Liesel's life?
World War II
Why does Death tell Liesel's story?
He is haunted by humans.
What tragic event caused the death of almost everyone on Himmel Street?
The bombing of Himmel Street.
the feeling of alarm or dread
trepidation
How does Hans end up being relieved from his duties in World War II?
He broke his leg
Where does Max Vandenburg hide temporarily in the Hubermann household?
The basement
How does Death describe emotion and events?
using colors
which character left a book behind for Liesel titled The Word Shaker?
Max Vandenburg
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
vehement
Who is Viktor Chemmel?
the new ring leader of the child group of thieves
What city is Liesel taken to after the bombing of Himmel Street, and stays for the rest of her life?
Sydney, Australia
What does Death mean when he talks about what he saw more of than the fighting?
human suffering
After the bombing of Himmel Street, what survives in the rubble and is later given back to Liesel?
The Book Thief
the range of skills in a particular field or occupation
repertoire