Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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What is the narrative perspective in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

Back

Third person-limited - the narrator sees only one person's thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does Bruno call Father's Office?

Back

Out Of Bounds At All Times No Exceptions.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Who are the 'monsters' that Bruno refers to in Chapter 3?

Back

His sister Gretel's friends.

Front

What will Bruno miss most about his house in Berlin?

Back

The banister he rides from the top floor to the bottom.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Why is Bruno's family leaving Berlin?

Back

Bruno's father has been promoted.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

Back

It symbolizes innocence and the stark contrast between childhood and the horrors of war.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Bruno's understanding of friendship evolve throughout the story?

Back

Bruno learns that friendship transcends boundaries and prejudices.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does Bruno's sister, Gretel, play in the story?

Back

Gretel represents the indoctrination of youth and the influence of Nazi ideology.

Front

What does the fence symbolize in the story?

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The fence symbolizes division, separation, and the barriers created by prejudice.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does the setting influence the characters' experiences?

Back

The setting of a concentration camp highlights the themes of innocence, loss, and the impact of war.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3