BISP Chapter 12 Part A

BISP Chapter 12 Part A

Mr. Fu

Multiple Choice

If there are two answers to Bruno’s question, John Boyne is inviting us to...

• Think about the similarities between Chapter 11 and Chapter 12, and what they suggest about the experiences of people who are discriminated against

• Think about the differences between Chapter 11 and Chapter 12, and what they suggest about the specific experiences of specific groups of people who are discriminated against

• Both of the above

Multiple Choice

Shmuel begins the chapter, and his answer to Bruno’s question, with “All I know is this”. Are there other things he would not know, that would be relevant to Bruno’s question?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Shmuel also says “Before we came here…” Is there any other character who also talks about a time “before” Out-With, and would be a good character to compare with Shmuel?

• Yes, Maria

• Yes, Mother

• Yes, Gretel

• Yes, Pavel

• No, none

Multiple Choice

Besides The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, are there other texts we have read where discrimination is presented as a fact of life?

• Yes, “Little Things” by Geraldine Heng

• Yes, “On Turning Ten” by Billy Collins

• Yes, “Neighbours” by Alfian Sa’at

• No, none

Open Ended

Would it actually be a good thing for Bruno to wear the armband that Shmuel had to? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

Through comparing Bruno and Shmuel, we can clearly tell that Shmuel is the more mature character. Is there another text we studied that also discussed differences in maturity during childhood?

• Yes, “Little Things” by Geraldine Heng

• Yes, “On Turning Ten” by Billy Collins

• Yes, “Neighbours” by Alfian Sa’at

• No, none

Multiple Choice

In that text, is increased maturity presented as a positive experience or a negative experience for children?

• Positive

• Negative