The second question I have is, will Max survive in the basement at the Hubermann’s? Max has had a rollercoaster of emotion, sicknesses, and courage throughout his stay in the basement. When Max first began staying in the basement he was full of perseverance and worked hard towards surviving. As the lengthy days went on; consequently, he became very sick and soon fell into a deep sleep and coma. “In mid-February, a few days before Liesel turned thirteen, he came to the fireplace on the verge of collapse. He nearly fell into the fire,” (Zusak 314) The quote shows Max becoming weaker and weaker and his chance at survival sliming. Thankfully, after a couple weeks, Rosa comes into Liesel’s classroom with gracious news. Max is awake. He still is