The Book Thief; Part two; The Shoulder Shrug – Flashcards
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At which holiday does Liesel finish reading "The Gravedigger's Handbook"?
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Christmas
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What is the name of the street where Liesel lives with the Hubermann family?
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Himmel street.
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What does Hans sell in order to buy Liesel two new books?
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Hand-rolled Cigarettes
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Why is Rosa fired by various customers while Liesel is learning how to read?
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Because of the declining economy
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Why does Liesel steal money from Rosa?
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To pay for postage stamps
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How does Rosa react when she realizes Liesel is stealing from her?
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Rosa beats her
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To which of the following institutions is the Fuehrer most closely tied?
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Politics
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What event does the city stage in celebration of the Fuehrer's birthday?
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A bonfire
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How does Liesel feel about the scheduled book burning?
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She is excited
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Why is Hans Jr. embarrassed to be seen with his father?
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Because his father has not yet joined the Nazi Party
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Which of the following books does Hans Jr. think is the most valuable book ever written?
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Mein Kampf
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Which of the following political parties does Liesel think her mother belonged to?
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Communists
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Which body part does Liesel's school friend break while attending the book burning?
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His ankle
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Which part of her body is burned when Liesel steals a copy of "The Shoulder shrug"?
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Her ribs (and fingertips)
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Where does Liesel sit and wait for Hans to come and pick her up from the book burning?
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At the church (steps)
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How does Liesel describe the sensation of being burned at the book burning?
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As enlivening
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From where does the shadow witness Liesel stealing a book from the bonfire?
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From an allyway
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How does Rosa feel about Liesel writing letters to her mother?
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Rosa is offended that Liesel still wants contact with her birth mother
