The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Final Test

What does paragraph 21 reveal about Bruno?

• Bruno presents himself as being more courageous than he acts.

• Bruno behaves with discipline and manners in front of authority.

• Bruno shows his fear to his friend but hides his fear from others.

• Bruno has responsibilities that require him to behave maturely.

What does the reader most likely understand about the relationship between Bruno and Shmuel that Bruno does not understand?

• That Shmuel is a harder worker and is unwilling to play with Bruno.

• That Bruno’s words to Shmuel are thoughtless and inconsiderate.

• That Shmuel has visited Bruno’s home many times before.

• That Bruno has had more schooling than Shmuel has had.

Even though Bruno and Shmuel share so many similarities, what causes Bruno to recognize that he and Shmuel are different?

• The kind of glasses they own.

• The type of food they eat.

• How they respond to orders.

• How their hands look.

"Sinking shoulders”; “terrified eyes”; and “broad smile” describes which character?

• Shmuel

• Lieutenant Kotler

• Bruno

• None of the above

“marched” ; “glared” ; and “shouted” describes which character?

• Shmuel

• Lieutenant Kotler

• Bruno

• None of the above

“felt guilty” ; “frowned” ; and "small for his age” describes which character?

• Shmuel

• Lieutenant Kotler

• Bruno

• None of the above

Theme is a _______ the author is trying to get across to the reader.

(a)  

• message/lesson
• picture
• opinion
• response

"He looked out of the window at the people in their striped pajamas and wondered why he had never spoken to them or shared a meal with them or heard their voices or knew what their names were."

Which theme topic is highlighted through this text evidence where Bruno is thinking about the concentration camp?

• Friendship

• Innocence

• Prejudice

• Family

Think about the novel overall.

How is the theme of innocence portrayed through Bruno?

• Through his interactions with Shmuel

• Through his loyalty to his family

• Through his curiosity and lack of understanding Through his interactions with Shmuel

• Through his rebellious behavior

"There were so many people on his side of the fence and they were all so miserable and short of breath and they didn't look as if they had enough to eat and they had no energy for shouting or screaming or anything like that."

How does the author convey the theme of prejudice in this evidence from the novel?

• Through the characters' actions and attitudes

• Through the setting description

• Through the plot structure

• Through the dialogue