CHARACTERS
Who is the narrator of The Book Thief?
dEATH
In which country is The Book Thief set?
Germany
What is the first book Liesel steals?
The Grave Digger's Handbook
What emotion does Death say he experiences most often?
Curiosity
What object is linked to Hans Hubermann’s kindness?
Accordion
What is the full name of the girl who is the main character?
Liesel Meminger
What is the name of the street Liesel moves to with her foster family?
Himmel Street
Where does Liesel find her first stolen book?
In the snow at her brother's burial
What emotion overwhelms Liesel at her brother’s funeral?
Grief
What is Rosa Hubermann's profession?
She washes and irons clothes
What is the name of Liesel’s foster father?
Hans Hubermann
During which historical event does the story take place?
World War II
Who teaches Liesel to read?
Hans Hubermann
What theme is introduced through Liesel’s act of stealing books?
The power of words
What derogatory nickname does Rosa frequently call Liesel and Hans?
Saukerl/Saumensch
What is the name of Liesel’s best friend?
Rudy Steiner
What city is Liesel traveling to at the beginning of the book?
Molching
Where does Liesel hide her books from Rosa?
Under her bed
Why does Liesel have recurring nightmares?
She dreams of her dead brother
What color does Death associate with the sky when Liesel's brother dies?
White
What is the name of Liesel's illiterate mother?
Paula Meminger
What is the name of the train station where Liesel’s brother dies?
Near Munich (specific name not given, accept "on the train near Munich")
What symbolic act does the book theft represent for Liesel?
Taking control in a world of loss and chaos
What is ironic about Death being the narrator?
Death is often seen as emotionless, but here, he is deeply empathetic
How does Death describe the color of the sky when the pilot crashes later (foreshadowed in Part 1)?
Yellow (with hints of red – symbolic of destruction and fire)