Part Three: MKPF: Exercises

The Way Home

1. Why is Liesel afraid when Hans realizes she has stolen another book?
2. What happens to Papa when he discovers the book Liesel Has stolen?
3. What factors are involved?

The Mayor’s Library

1. Whose home has Liesel been avoiding on her laundry rounds? Why?
2. What happens when she can no longer avoid the home?
3. How does Liesel know that the mayor’s wife did indeed spy her stealing the book from the bonfire? Where does the mayor’s wife take Liesel?
4. Do you believe that the mayor’s wife plans to tell anyone about Liesel’s theft? Explain your answer.
5. What does Liesel find unusual about the library and Frau Hermann?
6. Why does Liesel run back to the mayor’s house?

Enter the Struggler

1. The story shifts setting. To where? Why?
2. What items does a visitor bring to Max? What might you infer from the man’s visit?
3. To whom does Max plead? Based on your answer, what book was given to Max?