Understanding The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Which two characters in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas represents innocence the most?

• Bruno

• Shmuel

• Gretel

• Lieutenant Kotler

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the setting of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

• A small village in England

• A concentration camp in Poland

• A bustling city in Germany

• A countryside estate in France

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the setting influence the plot of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

• It creates a backdrop for a romantic story

• It highlights the contrast between innocence and horror

• It provides a peaceful environment for the characters

• It serves as a neutral ground for character development

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the relationship between Bruno and Shmuel in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

• Teacher and student

• Friends from the same neighborhood

• Friends from opposite sides of a fence

• Cousins

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What literary device is used in the title The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Symbolism

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the central conflict in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the fence symbolize in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

• It represents a barrier to communication

• It symbolizes the division between two worlds

• It is a metaphor for freedom

• It is a symbol of hope

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the climax of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

• Bruno's family moving to the countryside

• Bruno and Shmuel's final adventure

• Bruno's discovery of the camp

• Shmuel's disappearance

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the author use foreshadowing in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

• By describing the weather changes

• Through Bruno's conversations with his sister

• By hinting at the tragic ending through subtle clues

• Through the use of flashbacks

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What role does Gretel play in the story's theme?

• She represents the voice of reason

• She embodies the loss of innocence

• She acts as a mediator between characters

• She symbolizes the ignorance of youth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2