The Book Theif Flashcards
Liesel Meminger
Protagonist
Hans Hubermann
Foster father to Liesel
Rosa Hubermann
Foster mother to Liesel
Rudy Steiner
Liesel’s best friend
Max Vandenburg
The young Jewish man the Hubermann’s hide in their home
Ilsa Hermann
The mayor’s wife who lends books to Liesel
Werner Meminger
Liesel’s younger brother
Paula Meminger
Liesel’s mother
Tommy Muller
Classmate of Liesel who has chronic ear problems; he is half deaf
Frau Diller
Shopkeeper, staunch member of Nazi party
Frau Holtzapfel
The neighbor who constantly feuds with Rosa
Hans Jr.
Son of Hans and Rosa (indoctrinated by Nazi propaganda); he is at odds with his father.
Trudy Hubermann
Daughter of Hans and Rosa, she works as a nanny in Munich
Franz Deutscher
Hitler youth leader- very violent!
Erik Vandenburg
Max’s father, he fought in WWI with Hans, gave his accordion to Hans
Death
Narrator of this novel
Alex Steiner
Father of Rudy, owns a tailor shop
Ludwig Schmeikl
Liesel’s classmate whom she beats up in the school yard for teasing her; Later, liesel helps him to safety when he wounds his ankle at the bonfire.
Sister Maria
Liesel’s teacher at school
Arthur
Leader of the group Rudy and Liesel stole with
Viktor
Took over as leader of the stealing group after Arthur’s sister died
Most of the German profanity used by Rosa Hubermann focus on which topic?
Pigs
What words best describe Hans Hubermann’s character?
comforting, understanding, loving, and reliable
What does Rosa Hubermann demand Liesel call her?
Mama
According to the narrator, what key “act of trust and love” is often deciphered by children?
Not leaving
What famous American athlete does Rudy Steiner worship?
Jesse Owens
After Liesel first attempts to read in front of her class, she is given a Watschen. What does this word mean?
Slaps
What is Hans Hubermann’s response to Liesel saying, “I hate the Führer”?
Gets slapped
How does the mayor’s wife act during Liesel’s visits?
Upset
What is the English translation of Hitler’s book, Mein Kampf?
My Struggle
Whose imminent death does the narrator begin to hint at?
Rudy’s
Who becomes Max Vandenburg’s dream opponent in the boxing ring?
Hitler
How does Liesel feel upon receiving the gift of a book from the mayor’s wife?
She didn’t want the book
Why does the NSDAP send a Nazi to inspect the Hubermanns’ house?
To see if it was safe enough for a bomb shelter
How does the narrator feel toward the mass deaths during World War II?
He treats each one as their own, and respects each soul
What is Hans Hubermann’s punishment for sharing bread with a Jew?
Beaten then enlisted
What is Liesel’s punishment for approaching Max in the parade?
Gets whipped
In The Book Thief, how are the ten parts titled?
All books that liesel reads, has, or has been given
How does the book end?
Liesel ends up in sydney because she was the only one who didn’t die
How does Liesel respond to the teasing she receives at school?
She beats up Ludwig
How had Hans Hubermann paid for the books he gives Liesel for Christmas?
Rolled cigs and traded them
What event sends Rosa Hubermann into a genuine panic?
They can’t find their nazi flag
What is Hans Hubermann’s response to Liesel saying, “I hate the Führer”?
He slapped her
How did Hans Hubermann cheat death during the Great War?
He was pulled back to rewrite letters instead of going to war
What are characteristics of Max Vandenburg?
Skinny, feathery hair, quiet
What does Liesel give Max on her own birthday?
A hug
What is the name the book Max creates for Liesel?
The Standover Man, The Word Shaker
What words would Max Vandenburg’s use to illustrate Nazi Germany?
Hates it
Whom does Liesel blame for Max Vandenburg’s onset of illness?
Nazis/Hitler
What is the Hubermanns’ plan when this inspection occurs?
To hide Max
What types of painting jobs does Hans now take?
Paints windows
Why does Liesel believe Rudy sabotaged his final race?
Because Rudy didn’t want to get drafted
How does the mayor’s wife respond to knowledge of Liesel’s thefts?
Doesn’t mind it
Which of Liesel’s skills provides others with comfort during the air raids?
Reading
In general, how do the people of Molching view Hans Hubermann’s kindness toward a Jew?
They don’t like it
call him the ‘jew lover’
What does Rudy do after his father is required to leave?
Steals more stuff
What eventually happens to the tree the word shaker planted?
It starts to lean over
What does Liesel get Rudy for Christmas in 1942?
A navy blue suit from his dads shop
Where did the German army face the fiercest winter?
After WWll
How does Reinhold Zucker save Hans Hubermann’s life?
Switching seats with him
What does Rudy keep in his tool box?
A teddy bear, socks, hammers, a towel, wrenches
What does Liesel tell Frau Holtzapfel in an attempt to get her to the bomb shelter?
She’s gonna stop reading for her
Describe the gift and words Frau Hermann delivers to Liesel?
Plate of cookies
