The Boy in the Striped Pajamas pt 1

What is the historical setting of the movie "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" as established in the first 30 minutes?

• Post-World War II Germany

• During World War II in Nazi Germany

• Pre-World War I Germany

• Cold War era Berlin

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why does Bruno's family move to the countryside in the beginning of the movie?

• Bruno's father got a new job as a teacher

• They are taking a family vacation

• Bruno's father is assigned to command a concentration camp

• They are escaping from the city due to bombings

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What can be inferred about Bruno's understanding of his father's job from the first 30 minutes?

• He is fully aware of the nature of his father's work

• He believes his father has a simple military role

• He thinks his father is a school principal

• He knows about the atrocities committed by his father

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the film use the imagery of the house in the countryside to symbolize Bruno's isolation?

• The house is shown as large and welcoming

• The house is depicted as small and cozy

• The house is portrayed as stark and surrounded by fences

• The house is colorful and filled with children

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare and contrast the perspectives of Bruno and his sister towards their new home in the countryside.

• Both are excited and happy about the move

• Both are indifferent and uninterested

• Bruno is curious and somewhat apprehensive, while his sister is more accepting

• Bruno is happy, whereas his sister is unhappy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What moral dilemma is presented to Bruno's father in the first 30 minutes of the film?

• Whether to follow military orders or protect his family

• Choosing between his career and his moral ethics

• Deciding to move his family to the countryside or stay in the city

• Balancing his job responsibilities with his personal beliefs

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

How does the film visually represent the theme of innocence in the first 30 minutes?

• Through the playful behavior of children

• Through the use of bright, cheerful colors in children's clothing

• Through the setting of a bustling city

• Through the depiction of harsh military environments

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What inference can be made about the nature of the relationship between Bruno and his father from their interactions?

• They have a distant and formal relationship

• They are very close and share many interests

• They rarely speak to each other

• They have a playful and affectionate relationship

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the decision made by Bruno's mother regarding the move to the countryside. What does this tell us about her character?

• She is supportive and obedient, prioritizing family unity

• She is reluctant but ultimately selfish

• She is excited and adventurous

• She is indifferent and uninvolved

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What does the presence of soldiers and military vehicles in the opening scenes symbolize?

• Protection and safety of the family

• The father's high status in the military

• The underlying threat and control in their lives

• The country's economic prosperity

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking