Ch. 17 and 18 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Describe the relationship between Bruno and Shmuel in these chapters.

• Hatred and rivalry

• Friendship and empathy

• Indifference and animosity

• Fear and suspicion

How does Bruno try to help Shmuel in these chapters?

• By bringing him food and offering to help find his missing father

• By reporting him to the authorities

• By making fun of him and being mean

• By ignoring him and not offering any help

What is the significance of Bruno's new haircut?

• He looks better than he did before

• His haircut makes him look more like a Nazi

• HIs haircut makes him look more like the people in the Striped Pajamas

• He had Lice

How does the author create tension and suspense in these chapters?

• By using long, descriptive paragraphs and detailed explanations

• By using short, choppy sentences, cliffhangers, and foreshadowing.

• By revealing the ending of the story at the beginning of the chapters

• By introducing comedic relief and light-hearted moments

Discuss the theme of friendship in relation to Bruno and Shmuel.

• Their friendship transcends the barriers of their different backgrounds and circumstances.

• The theme of friendship is not present in the relationship between Bruno and Shmuel.

• Bruno and Shmuel's friendship is superficial and insincere.

• Their friendship is based on a mutual dislike for their families.

How does the story in chapters 17 and 18 reflect the historical context of the Holocaust?

• Portraying the luxurious lifestyle of the Jewish people during the Holocaust

• Focusing on the positive aspects of the Holocaust

• Ignoring the historical context of the Holocaust entirely

• Depicting the harsh realities and atrocities faced by the Jewish people during the Holocaust

What important decision do Mother and Father make in these chapters?

• They decide to get a divorce

• They decide mother and the kids will return to Berlin

• They decide Bruno needs a haircut

• They decide LT. Kotler is ruining their marriage

How does father feel when Bruno points out that he can see children in striped pajamas from his window?

• Happy

• Disappointed

• Surprised

• Confused

Shmuel didn’t show up at the fence for _______days after Bruno learned he’d be returning to Berlin. Bruno worried he wouldn’t get to see his friend again.

• 5

• 1

• 2

• 4

What has happened to Shmuel's father?

• He had died from Typhus.

• He ran away from Out-With and left Shmuel.

• He was sent on work-duty and hasn't returned.

• He has pneumonia and will likely die.