The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Front

Who is the protagonist of 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

Back

Bruno is the protagonist of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is the significance of the name 'Out-With'?

Back

'Out-With' is how Bruno refers to Auschwitz, the concentration camp.

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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

How long have Bruno and Shmuel been meeting by the end of the book?

Back

They have been meeting for more than a year.

Front

Why is Bruno upset with his parents?

Back

Bruno is upset because the whole family is moving away.

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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

What realization does Bruno's father come to after much thought?

Back

He realizes that Bruno is gone because of him.

Front

What does the character Shmuel represent in the story?

Back

Shmuel represents the innocence and suffering of children during the Holocaust.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Bruno's perspective change throughout the story?

Back

Bruno's perspective shifts from ignorance to a deeper understanding of friendship and the harsh realities of the world.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does friendship play in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

Back

Friendship between Bruno and Shmuel transcends the barriers of their worlds, highlighting the theme of human connection.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

Back

The main theme is the innocence of childhood amidst the horrors of war and prejudice.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the setting influence the story?

Back

The setting, primarily around a concentration camp, creates a stark contrast between the innocence of the children and the brutality of the adult world.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3