Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapters 1-3

In Chapter 1, Bruno finds Maria packing his things, who is Maria?

• Bruno's mom

• Bruno's sister

• The family maid

• Bruno's friend

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Why are Bruno and his family moving?

• Because of the war

• Because of Bruno's father's job

• Bruno's mother wanted to move

• Gretel, Bruno's sister, got kicked out of school

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Who are Karl, Daniel and Martin?

• Bruno's friends from Berlin

• Bruno's teachers

• Bruno's brothers

What does Bruno call Father's Office?

• Dad's office

• Out Of Bounds At All Times No Exceptions

• Father's workspace

• No Admittance Ever

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How old is Bruno?

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

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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According to Bruno, what is the best thing about the house in Berlin?

• the backyard garden
• the attic
• his bedroom
• the banister

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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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