The Boy in Striped Pajamas

Front

What does Bruno see outside the window in his bedroom?

Back

He sees what we can infer is a concentration camp.

Front

Who does Bruno live with?

Back

Bruno lives with his mother, father, and sister Gretel.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Where does Bruno move from?

Back

Bruno moves from Berlin.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Where does Bruno move to?

Back

Bruno moves to Auschwitz.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

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

Back

Bruno refers to his sister Gretel's friends as 'monsters.'

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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

How does Bruno feel about his new house?

Back

Bruno feels the new house is old, dreary, cold, and boring; he feels alone and not at home.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the concentration camp in the story?

Back

The concentration camp represents the harsh realities of war and the innocence of childhood.

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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

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

Back

Bruno's innocence highlights the contrast between childhood and the brutal world around him.

Front

How does Bruno's relationship with Shmuel develop?

Back

Bruno's relationship with Shmuel develops from curiosity to friendship, showcasing themes of empathy and understanding.

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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 does the fence symbolize in the story?

Back

The fence symbolizes the division between different worlds and the barriers created by 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