The Floating Book

Blog #8 (due 10/14):
Select one of the following discussion questions and write a 250-word response based on our reading of The Book Thief pg. 282-370.

1.  What is "The Floating Book" (Zusak 300)?  Why is it so important to Liesel and how does Rudy show his loyalty as a friend to Liesel when he rescues the book for her?  Is their friendship changing now that they are getting older?  Describe a time that you have sacrificed for a friend or shown loyalty to someone you love.  Back up your opinion with two quotes from the book and be sure to use proper MLA format for in-text citations and Works Cited.

2.  What happens to Max in this section of the book?  What presents does Liesel bring to Max and what is their significance?  How does Liesel show loyalty to Max?  Describe a time that you have shown loyalty to someone you love or write about a very special gift that you gave to someone you love.  How did it make you feel?  How did it affect your relationship?  Back up your opinion with two quotes from the book and be sure to use proper MLA format for in-text citations and Works Cited.

3.  What were the longest three minutes in Hubermann history?  How did Liesel warn her family about the Nazis visiting all of the homes in Molching?  Why were the Nazis doing so?  How did Liesel and her family cope when the Nazis came to inspect their basement as a possible air raid shelter?  Describe a scary time in your life or a time that you had to act bravely.  Have you ever had to make an important decision to keep your loved ones safe?  Back up your opinion with two quotes from the book and be sure to use proper MLA format for in-text citations and Works Cited.