The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapter 1

Which of the following is NOT shown at the beginning of the movie adaptation of the novel? (Hint: The correct answer is actually what Bruno discovers at the beginning of Chapter 1 of the novel entitled "Bruno Makes a Discovery".)

• Maria packing Bruno's things.

• Bruno and his friends "flying" though the streets of Berlin.

• Bruno's mother celebrating his father's promotion.

• The servants preparing for a party.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What will Bruno miss most about his house in Berlin?

• The window through which he can look out across Berlin.

• The banister he rides from the top floor to the bottom.

• The treehouse in the backyard

• The basement where he watches Cook and eavesdrops on Lars and Maria.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is Bruno's family leaving Berlin?

• They are no longer safe from the Allied air raids.

• Bruno's father has lost his job.

• Bruno's father has been promoted.

• Bruno's father is trying to escape the Nazis.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the passive aggressive term Mother uses to refer to Father, a term that Bruno knows he is not allowed to use?

• "he who must be obeyed"

• "my dear husband"

• "that man"

• "some people"

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who are Bruno's three friends from Berlin?

• Martin, Lukas, Florian

• Karl, Daniel, Martin

• Daniel, Lukas, David

• Vincent, Florian, Martin

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Which room is Out of Bounds At All Times And No Exceptions?

• The balcony
• Gretel's Room 
• Father's office 
• Mother's bathroom

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Bruno refer to his sister as?

• Big Sister The Great

• The All Powerful

• A Hopeless Case

• A Lost Case

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Mother say to Bruno about his Father's work?

• That it's important work for the country.

• That it's a boring job.

• That it's scary work

• That it takes a lot of time.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Based upon indirect characterization throughout Chapter One, what kind of a man is Bruno's Father appear to be?

• kind and patient

• wise and knowledgeable

• vicious and mean

• strict and disciplined

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Unsettled about leaving the house in Berlin unattended, who would Bruno prefer stay behind and watch over the house while they are away?

• Gretel

• Lars

• Maria

• Grandmother and Grandfather

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1