The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 16-20

“But mother didn’t have a Shmuel of her own.”

What is the significance of this thought from Bruno?

• she was lonely and needed a friend to talk to

• she really liked Jewish kids

• she preferred Shmuel to Bruno

• she hates her husband's jokes

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How does Bruno’s mother react to her husband’s claim that living there is their duty?

• she thinks that Germans are rubbish, especially Nazis

• she said nothing because she was scared

• she accepted it fully as an officer's wife

• she says that this was his assignment, not theirs. He could stay if he wanted to.

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Bruno's father accepted the Auschwitz job because

• he wanted to further himself as a Nazi and Hitler supporter

• he knew his family would enjoy their time at Auschwitz

• he has little time for his wife and he hates his kids

• it was a place where they could all learn about the horrors of war

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What concession does Bruno’s father finally give to his wife and children?

• they have to wait until the end of the war before going

• they can return to Berlin, while he will remain there

• they can have a holiday in Berlin but must return

• the children can go back to Berlin, but his wife must remain

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Why did the family go back to Berlin in this chapter?

• To sell their old house.

• For Father's work.

• To attend Grandmother's funeral.

• To deliver a wreath from the Fury.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

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How had Gretel changed?

• She became girlier.

• She became more serious about being a Nazi.

• She started learning more.

• She was nicer to Bruno.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Why didn't Bruno understand Gretel's explanation about the fence?

• He didn't like the Jews.

• He didn't know how to pronounce Auschwitz.

• He couldn't understand why the White Germans didn't like the Jews.

• Gretel didn't know why the fence was there.

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What happened to make Bruno look more like Shmuel?

• He lost a lot of weight.

• He had to shave his head as a punishment.

• He became ill.

• He had to shave his head because of lice.

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Why doesn't Bruno tell anyone about Shmuel?

• He is ashamed of his friendship with Shmuel

• He thinks he may not be allowed to be friends with Shmuel

• He believes Lt. Kotler can hurt Shmuel

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How does the novel end?

• Father dies.

• Bruno and Shmuel search for Papa. They end up dying in a gas chamber.

• Mother joins the circus.

• Bruno eventually shares cake with Gretel.

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