The Boy in Striped Pajamas

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

• His mother's job requires them to move.
• Bruno's dad had to move for work.
• Bruno's parents want him to attend a different school.
• The war was coming and they needed to find a safe place to live.

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How does Bruno feel about his father's job?

• He is frustrated because his dad works for the military and he doesn't like it.
• He is frustrated because he doesn't know what his father does for a living and the other boys in his class do.
• Bruno is happy that his father serves his country in the military. When he grows up he wants to be just like him!
• Bruno thinks that his dad's job is important and that he is a good man.

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Who does Bruno live with?

• His mother
• His father
• His sister Gretel
• All of the above

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How old is Bruno?

• 6 years old
• 7 years old 
• 9 years old
• 10 years old

How does Bruno feel about "the man with the serious look on his face?"

• He thinks that the man is too serious and can't possibly have children.
• He thinks that the man is fun and would be a great dad!
• He thinks that the man is a brave soldier fighting for his country.
• He thinks the man may have lost his wife and son which is why he looks so serious.

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

• His sister Gretel's dolls
• His sister Gretel
• His sister Gretel's friends
• Monsters that live under his sister Gretel's bed

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"But there was something about the new house that made Bruno think that no one ever laughed there; there was nothing to laugh at and nothing to be happy about."
Based on the quote above, how does Bruno feel about his new house?

• He feels the new house is cool and fun; he loves the open space; he feels right at home
• He feels the new house is old, dreary, cold and boring; he feels alone and not at home
• He feels the new house will be an adventure for him to explore and find new nooks and crannies! He can't wait to set up his room.
• He is indifferent about the new house; it neither excites him or disappoints him.

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Why did Bruno open his mouth and looked shocked at the end of chapter 2?

• He saw something that surprised him
• He saw something that made him feel cold and unsafe
• He saw a huge garden that looked like the best place to play hide and go seek
• He saw his father approaching the house

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What does Bruno see outside the window in his bedroom?

• He sees a school full of children playing at recess
• He sees wild animals roaming the yard
• He sees soldiers practicing their drills
• He sees what we can infer is a concentration camp

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Who does Bruno find packing his things at his home in Berlin?

• Maria 
• Pavel 
• Mother 
• Gretel 

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