What can the reader infer based on the following passage? "Well, I don't like the way we have to turn all the lights off at night now, " he admitted. "Everyone has to do that,"said Mother. "It keeps us safe. And who knows, maybe..."

The family is in some sort of dangerous situation.

The family is poor and needs to save energy.

The family is hiding from the government.

The family is trying to become accustomed to what it is like to be blind.

What is off limits at all times with no exceptions?

The basement where the servants live.

How does Bruno feel about his father's job?

He is frustrated because he doesn't know what his father does for a living and the other boys in his class do.

He is frustrated because his dad works for the military and he doesn't like it.

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.

Father held a hand in the air, which immediately caused the other men to fall silent. It was as if he was the conductor of a barbershop quartet. What can we infer about Father from this passage?

He is very powerful and respected.

He is in a musical quartet and very musically gifted.

He is somewhat of an airhead and cannot follow through with simple task.

in an empty place with no other houses

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 old, dreary, cold and boring; he feels alone and not at home

He feels the new house is cool and fun; he loves the open space; he feels right 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.

What does the following quote from Maria suggest about her (as well as many other Germans) who were unhappy with the way things were under Hitler’s rule? "Bruno, if you have any sense at all, you will stay quiet and concentrate on your school work and do whatever your father tells you. We must all just keep ourselves safe until this is all over. That's what I intend to do anyway. What more can we do than that after all? It's not up to us to change things."

By telling herself that there’s nothing she can do to change things, she accepts her powerlessness and goes about her daily routine, trying not to think about the horrible crimes being committed by the Nazi party.

By telling herself that there’s nothing she can do to change things, Maria feels powerless and plunges into a deep depression that prevents her from doing her job to the best of her ability.

By telling Bruno that they must just stay safe until the war is over, Maria is teaching Bruno that safety comes first.

By telling Bruno that they must just stay safe until the war is over, she is suggesting that Bruno enlist in the military when he grows up so that he can be just like his father and keep the German citizens safe.

Read the following passage from the novel and complete the statement that follows. 'Run me a bath, Maria, will you?' [Gretel] asked. 'Why can't you run your own bath?' snapped Bruno. 'Because she's the maid,' said Gretel, staring at him. 'That's what she's here for.' Gretel’s expectations of Maria, as evidenced by this conversation with Bruno, suggest that ______________________.

she is beginning to learn and adopt some of the prejudices towards people of different social standing as displayed by the adults in her life.

she is a spoiled brat who lacks manners.

Maria isn’t meeting Gretel’s needs.

she is very impatient when it comes to hygiene and other such personal matters.

What was the author’s purpose in including the anecdote about Herr Roller, the old man who "was often seen walking up and down the street at all hours of the day or night, having terrible arguments with himself" as well as Mother's response to Bruno's laughter (seen below)? SELECT TWO. "'He suffered a terrible injury during the Great War, an injury to his head...It's nothing to laugh at. You have no idea of what the young men went through back then. Their suffering...It was many years ago,...Before you were born. Franz was one of the young men who fought for us in the trenches. Your father knew him very well back then; I believe they served together.' 'And what happened to him?' asked Bruno. 'It doesn't matter...War is not a fit subject for conversation."

to emphasize what a terrible war World War I was by showing one of its survivors still suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) several years later.

to show how Mother purposely avoids the topic of war, thus allowing her to continue ignoring the horrible crimes her husband is committing in the name of war.

to highlight how immature and mischievous Bruno is since he laughed at the old man’s behavior.

to lighten the mood given the depressing topic of the Holocaust.

Which of the following pieces of textual evidence suggests that Lieutenant Kotler isn't solely ( only ) concerned with being a professional and tough Nazi soldier?

Lieutenant Kotler still strode around in his black boots as if there was no one in the whole world of any more importance than him, and when he wasn't with Father he was standing in the driveway talking to Gretel while she laughed hysterically and twirled her hair around her fingers, or whispering alone in rooms with Mother."

"On most days the young lieutenant looked very smart, striding around in a uniform that appeared to have been ironed while he was wearing it. His black boots always sparkled with polish and his yellow-blond hair was parted at the side and held perfectly in place with something that made all the comb marks stand out in it, like a field that had just been tilled."

"And afterwards, when you return to the kitchen, make sure you wash your hands before touching any of the food, you filthy--" --Lieutenant Kotler

"Take this little man to the storage shed at the back of the main house. Lined up along a side wall are some old tyres (tires). He will select one and you are to carry it wherever he asks you to, is that understood?" -- Lieutenant Kotler

What makes Grandmother different from any other character we’ve seen thus far?

She speaks her mind and openly expresses her disapproval of Father and the Nazi Party.

She loves putting on plays about German history and all the “great wrongs” that have been done to Germany.

She enjoys drinking at parties.

Read the following passage. What do you think Pavel means by his reply? "'When did you arrive at Out-With?' asked Bruno. "'I think I've always been here,' [Pavel] said finally in a quiet voice." (p. 84)

Pavel has had to endure the horrific conditions of the camp for a long time and, since there doesn't seem to be an end in sight, it feels like it has been an eternity since his arrival at Out-With. This comment is a reflection of the effects this traumatic experience has had on Pavel.

Pavel has had a long day at work and is looking forward to going home.

Pavel has no concept of time anymore since he is such an old man. This comment is a reflection of his senility.

Pavel has worked in the camp for a very long time, first as a doctor and then as a waiter. This comment merely addresses the length of his stay at Out-With.

How do you know Herr Liszt’s has had influence on Bruno?

Bruno says that Germans are superior and Germany is the greatest country on earth

Bruno thinks that his father will be the successor of Hitler soon

Bruno claims that Liszt is Hitler's brother-in-law

Bruno is sure that there is only German history and nothing else

Why was the introduction of Herr Liszt important?

Herr Liszt is a private teacher/tutor with views that are strongly aligned to the Nazi party and its ideologies. This places Bruno and Gretel at risk for youth indoctrination (teaching young people to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them whatsoever).

Herr Liszt is most likely a spy trying to determine whether certain German citizens, including Bruno and Gretel, were disloyal to the Nazi party and report them if they were not so that they could be re-educated.

Herr Liszt is a private teacher/tutor with who really enjoys history. Bruno's favorite new subject could end up being history because of this fact.

The fact that he discourages Bruno from reading fiction will create a conflict with Grandmother who teaches Bruno about drama and the theater.

What is the most likely reason the author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel?

The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel in order to emphasize the fact that these are two human beings who are very similar in some ways but not in social status, nationality, or religion which ultimately causes them to lead incredibly different lives.

The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel in order to give the boys something to bond over during their initial (first) meeting. This in turn will lead to a lasting friendship between the two boys.

The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel to suggest that they could be twins, as Bruno said.

The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel to suggest that Shmuel is Bruno's brother from another mother.

Which of the following pieces of textual evidence BEST emphasizes Bruno's extreme naivete (lack of experience and/or innocence) and Shmuel's unfortunate understanding of the situation?

"'It's so unfair,' said Bruno. 'I don't see why I have to be stuck over here on this side of the fence where there's no one to talk to and no one to play with and you get to have dozens of friends and are probably playing for hours every day. I'll have to speak to Father about it.' 'Where did you come from?' asked Shmuel, narrowing his eyes and looking at Bruno curiously."

"'Poland...That's not as good as Germany, is it?' Shmuel frowned. 'Why isn't it?' he asked."

"'Where I come from is much nicer than Berlin,' said Shmuel, who had never been to Berlin. 'Everyone there is friendly and we have lots of people in our family and the food is a lot better, too.'"

"'I think Poland is in Denmark,' said Bruno, growing more confused even though he was trying to sound clever. 'Because that's many miles away,' he repeated for added confirmation. Shmuel stared at him for a moment and opened his mouth and closed it twice, as if he was considering his words carefully. 'But this is Poland,' he said finally."

We know that Bruno is ignorant of what Auschwitz is by thinking that

he and Shmuel are twins and can play together

Shmuel is having a great time sitting by the fence

Shmuel enjoys not having showers like he has to do

he and Shmuel can go back to Berlin and live together

Which of the following can be inferred from the following statements made by Bruno? "Poland...That's not as good as Germany, is it?" (p. 111) "Germany is the greatest of all countries...We're superior." (p. 112)

Like many children do, Bruno repeats these things because he has heard his father say them.

Bruno truly believes that Germany is the greatest country in the world.

Bruno is a true patriot and loves his country dearly.

Like many children do, Bruno tries to one-up Shmuel in the conversation.

Which of the following comments from Bruno BEST supports the idea that he is still innocent and naive when it comes to understanding social hierarchy (differences in social status/standing)?

Bruno says to Maria, "You're part of the family, aren't you?"

Bruno says to Gretel, "You're only twelve anyway...So stop pretending to be older than you are."

Bruno says to Pavel, "You're not a doctor."

Bruno asks Shmuel, "Then why do you speak German?"

Why might the author have decided to use the word “pajamas” to describe the prisoners' uniforms? Select any and all options that apply.

The word 'pajamas' highlights Bruno's innocence and naivete.

Because the word 'pajamas' has several positive connotations such as sleep, comfort, warmth, etc., the author's word choice is purposely ironic in order to highlight the prisoners' incredible lack of such positive things.

The word 'pajamas' highlights Bruno's love of sleepovers.

Because the word 'pajamas' has several positive connotations such as sleep, comfort, warmth, etc., the author chose this word in order to draw attention to how sleepy and tired the prisoners were.

What is the symbolism (the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities) of clothing within the novel?

Clothing symbolizes a character's social status and therefore affects the way he/she acts towards others as well as the way other characters perceive him/her.

Clothing symbolizes a character's past and each thread tells a story as it is woven into that character's life garment.

Clothing symbolizes a character's fashion sense and therefore affects the way he/she makes purchases at a clothing store as well as the items other characters purchase for him/her.

Clothing symbolizes the distrust that Germans felt toward one another under Hitler's reign because different uniforms suggested different things about what was safe to discuss with the characters wearing those uniforms.

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