The Book Thief Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Book Thief? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Where did Max Vandenburg go?


To Israel
Home
He died
To a concentration camp
Q. When is this novel set?


Before WWI
During WWI
Before WWII
During WWII
Q. In what city does this novel take place?


In Poland
Just outside of Munich, Germany
In the spiritual realm of the Heavenly city
In Budapest, Hungary
Q. Who is the Book Thief?


Hitler
Death
Liesel, Hitler, and Death
Liesel
Q. How does Death affect the narrative style of this book?


He can be many places simultaneously and 'see' everything.
He allows us to see just how many people die.
He's naturally morbid.
He has no humor, so we get just how serious this all is.