Final Test

Which of the following describes 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 person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person limited omniscient

What genre is this novel?

• historical fiction

• science fiction

• nonfiction

• drama

Which of the following is the BEST theme statement for this novel?

• The Holocaust was a horrible event.

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

• Swallows are birds who eat insects.

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

Who is the protagonist (main character) in this novel?

• Herr Liszt

• Father

• Shmuel

• Bruno

Bruno can best be described as being _________.

• a round and static character

• a round and dynamic character

• a flat and static character

• a flat and dynamic character

Who does Bruno refer to as a "Hopeless Case"?

• his sister

• his babysitter

• Father's secretary

• Father's mother

What happened to the piece of chocolate cake that Bruno was taking to Shmuel one day?

• A soldier took it from Bruno.

• He dropped it in a mud puddle, picked it up, and still gave it to Shmuel.

• Bruno gave it to a guard instead.

• Bruno ended up eating it himself while on his way to see Shmuel.

What is Bruno able to see from his bedroom window?

• Hitler's headquarters

• Another city with large crowds of people

• A Nazi concentration camp filled with prisoners

• A vegetable garden where many Jewish people work for his father

Who is the oldest child?

• Bruno

• Gretel