The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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What is the name of the protagonist in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

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Bruno is the protagonist of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

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What happens to Bruno and Shmuel at the end of the novel?

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They both die in the gas chamber.

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Why does Bruno’s family move from Berlin to 'Out-With'?

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Bruno's father gets a new job.

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

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How does Bruno first meet Shmuel?

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Bruno meets Shmuel while exploring near a fence in the backyard.

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What is the main reason Bruno doesn’t understand the true nature of the camp?

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He is too young to comprehend the situation.

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What does the term 'Out-With' refer to in the story?

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'Out-With' is Bruno's mispronunciation of Auschwitz, the concentration camp.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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Who is Shmuel in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

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Shmuel is a Jewish boy who is imprisoned in the concentration camp.

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What does the fence symbolize in the story?

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The fence symbolizes the division between different worlds and the innocence of childhood.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How does Bruno's perspective on the camp change throughout the story?

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Bruno's perspective shifts from seeing the camp as a farm to realizing its true horror.

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What role does Bruno's father play in the story?

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Bruno's father is a high-ranking officer in the Nazi regime.