Bruno and Shmuel's Friendship Quiz

Why does Bruno find life at the "Out-With" house boring?

• He misses his old friends and adventures.

• He doesn’t like the food his mother makes.

• Gretel won’t let him explore with her.

• The soldiers are always yelling and bothering him.

How does Herr Liszt help make Bruno less bored?

• He teaches Bruno how to draw and paint.

• He gives Bruno lessons that keep him busy.

• He takes Bruno on walks outside.

• He lets Bruno help him with his work.

What does Herr Liszt focus on in his history lessons?

• Stories about how Germany is a great country.

• The importance of reading and writing.

• Science and math lessons to prepare for the future.

• Adventures of famous explorers.

Why doesn’t Bruno fully understand Herr Liszt’s lessons?

• He doesn’t care about history and geography.

• The lessons don’t match what Bruno has seen in real life.

• Bruno doesn’t think Germany is that important.

• Herr Liszt speaks in a way Bruno can’t understand.

Why is Bruno so curious about the fence?

• He wants to know why the people on the other side dress differently.

• He thinks the fence looks like a fun place to climb.

• He wonders why the fence is there and what’s on the other side.

• He feels like the fence is keeping him from exploring.

What is Bruno’s first impression of Shmuel?

• Shmuel looks lonely and sad.

• Shmuel seems older than Bruno expected.

• Shmuel is quiet and scary.

• Shmuel seems excited to talk to Bruno.

What surprising thing do Bruno and Shmuel discover about each other?

• They have the same birthday.

• They both love to explore.

• They both enjoy school lessons.

• They both wish they could leave their homes.

Why doesn’t Bruno understand what Shmuel is going through?

• Bruno thinks Shmuel’s life is similar to his own.

• Bruno doesn’t listen carefully to Shmuel’s stories.

• Bruno thinks Shmuel is exaggerating.

• Bruno believes Shmuel is happy where he is.

What does the fence between Bruno and Shmuel represent?

• The differences in their lives and worlds.

• The way soldiers keep things organized.

• A challenge that Bruno must overcome.

• The boundary of where Bruno is allowed to go.

What activity does Bruno miss the most from his old home?

• Playing soccer with his friends.

• Going on adventures in the city.

• Visiting the zoo with his family.

• Reading books in his favorite library.