Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Which of the following describe the overall tone of this novel?

• angry, mysterious, and harsh

• festive, anxious, and encouraging

• profound, revealing, and hopeful

• melancholy, humorous, and sarcastic

What point of view is used in this novel?

• first

• second

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

What genre is this novel?

• historical fiction

• science fiction

• nonfiction

• drama

Which of the following is the best theme for this novel?

• the Holocaust was a horrible event

• Sometimes horrible events take place and those around them are unaware of the them

• Swallows are birds who eat insects

• It is best to keep your friendships secret from your families.

Who is the protagonist in this novel?

• Herr Liszt

• Father

• Shmuel

• Bruno

Who does Bruno refer to as a Hopeless case?

• his sister

• his babysitter

• Father's secretary

• Father's mother

What is Bruno able to see from his bedroom window?

• farm animals

• a city, crowds

• men, boys

• the swing bridge

Based on the narrator's description, we can infer that "Out-With" is a(n) _______.

• countryside village

• farm in deer territory

• concentration camp

• industrial park

Who is the oldest

• Bruno

• Lieutenant Kotler

• Gretel

• Shmuel

What did Bruno make a swing of?

• an old tire

• a discarded 2x4

• an old sleigh

• an old skateboard