Name: ____________________

The Book Thief Anticipation Guide

Determine whether the following statements are true or false. Put a check in the appropriate column, and
then write at least two sentences explaining your viewpoint for each statement.

Agree Disagree Justification

1. Friendship runs deeper than
simply having fun together.

2. The views of one person can

completely move a nation.

3. Words are powerful

weapons. Use them with care.

4. Death is ugly and scary.

5. Guilt and our conscience can

lead us to do things we
wouldn’t otherwise do.

6. Those that truly love us

would never abandon us.
7. Sticks and stone can break
my bones, but words will never
hurt me.

8. It’s justifiable to steal from

someone if you are in need

9. Kindness should always be

offered, even to those we do
not know.

10. Sometimes loving someone

means leaving them.

11. It is impossible to cheat

death