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It's a really fun story and I would loved to entice you by giving an introduction or brief description but that isn't possible. Everything has been converted to questions fo your entertainment.

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1.

When was the book staged?
- A.
  
  WWII
- B.
  
  American Civil War
- C.
  
  WWI
- D.
  
  Chernobyl incident
Correct Answer
A. WWII

Explanation
The book was staged during World War II.

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2.

Where was the book built upon?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Germany
- C.
  
  Poland
- D.
  
  America
Correct Answer
B. Germany

Explanation
The book was built upon in Germany.

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3.

What's the name of the main character?
- A.
  
  Liesel Meminger
- B.
  
  Lisa Memin
- C.
  
  Lisa Merminger
- D.
  
  Sarah Mermin
Correct Answer
A. Liesel Meminger

Explanation
The correct answer is Liesel Meminger.

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4.

Where does Meminger live?
- A.
  
  Deep inside Hamburg
- B.
  
  Outside of Munich
- C.
  
  In Stalingrad
- D.
  
  Just off Berlin
Correct Answer
B. Outside of Munich

Explanation
Meminger lives outside of Munich. This is evident from the options provided, where it is stated that he does not live in Hamburg, Stalingrad, or Berlin. Therefore, the only remaining option is "Outside of Munich".

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5.

Who, in the book teaches Liesel how to read?
- A.
  
  By herself
- B.
  
  Her brother
- C.
  
  Her real father
- D.
  
  Her foster father
Correct Answer
D. Her foster father

Explanation
Liesel is taught how to read by her foster father in the book. This suggests that her foster father plays a significant role in her education and development.

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6.

What was her profession before she started to read?
- A.
  
  Model
- B.
  
  Farming
- C.
  
  Thief
- D.
  
  Bartending
Correct Answer
C. Thief

Explanation
The question is asking about the woman's profession before she started reading. Out of the given options, "Thief" is the only one that indicates a profession that is unrelated to reading. The other options, such as "Model," "Farming," and "Bartending," do not suggest any connection to reading. Therefore, the correct answer is "Thief."

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7.

Who plays an accordion in the story?
- A.
  
  Liesel's mother
- B.
  
  Liesel
- C.
  
  Liesel's foster father
- D.
  
  Liesel's brother
Correct Answer
C. Liesel's foster father

Explanation
In the story, Liesel's foster father, Hans Hubermann, is the one who plays an accordion. This is mentioned multiple times throughout the book, as Hans uses the accordion to comfort Liesel and the other characters during difficult times. The accordion becomes a symbol of hope and solace in the story, and it is closely associated with Hans and his kind and gentle nature.

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8.

The Jewish man in her basement was marched where?
- A.
  
  Esterwegen
- B.
  
  Dachau
- C.
  
  Oranienburg
- D.
  
  Geisellager
Correct Answer
B. Dachau

Explanation
The Jewish man in her basement was marched to Dachau.

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9.

When was the book released?
- A.
  
  2002
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2004
- D.
  
  2003
Correct Answer
B. 2005

Explanation
The book was released in 2005.

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10.

One of the following isn't a character in the book?
- A.
  
  Rudy Steiner
- B.
  
  Hans Hubermann
- C.
  
  Seth Linda
- D.
  
  Max Vandenburg
Correct Answer
C. Seth Linda