The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapter 5

What did Bruno find odd about the two trains, one crowded and one empty?

• They were both going in the same direction

• He didn't recognize anyone on his train

• The other train had a symbol on the side of it, in the shape of a star

• Father was on the other train, and he wondered why he wasn't riding with Mother

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What theme does this quote from Father suggest?

"I remember when I was a child there were certain things that I didn't want to do, but when my father said that it would be better for everyone if I did them, I just put my best foot forward and got on with them."

• The unbreakable bond between father and son

• The importance of following directions

• The danger of following orders blindly

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After meeting with his father to complain about the new house, Bruno salutes his father and says "Heil Hitler!".

This demonstrates that Bruno is _____________________.

• Forgetful

• Innocent, because he thinks it means "goodbye for now"

• Obnoxious because he is mocking Father

Read the excerpt below and answer the following question:

"I have been very considerate of your feelings here, Bruno, because I know that this move is difficult for you. And I have listened to what you have to say, even though your youth and inexperience force you to phrase things in an insolent manner. And you’ll notice I have not reacted to any of this. But the moment has come when you simply have to accept that –”

Using your knowldge of context clues, what would be a synonym for the word insolent?

• Rude

• Respectful

• Loud

• Quiet

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As they left, they stood in a row together like toy soldiers and their arms shot out in the same way that Father had taught Bruno to salute....

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• hyperbole

• idiom

• metaphor

• simile

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"Some people and their determination..."(40). What theme does this represent?

• Determination can blind you from the truth

• Determination gets you nowhere

• Determination is funny

Why does Bruno think they had to move to their new home?

• His father has been promoted

• His father is being punished

• His parents are sending Bruno and Gretel to a new school

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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 a barber.

• He is in a musical quartet and very musically gifted.

• He is very powerful and respected.

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

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What is Out Of Bounds At All Times No Exceptions?

• Maria's room

• Gretel's room

• The kitchen

• Father's office

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Bruno enters his father's office to tell him ...

• he would like an ice-cream cone before dinner

• he thinks the family should go home

• Gretel hit him

• it is safe to slide down the banister

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