Questions about Historical Events

What event happened on September 1, 1939?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The start of World War II

• The end of World War I

• The launch of the first manned space mission

On what date did Germany surrender to the Allied armies?

• May 7, 1945

• May 8, 1945

• May 9, 1945

• May 10, 1945

How old is Lieutenant Kotler?

• 18 years old

• 19 years old

• 20 years old

• 21 years old

How does Gretel explain the Jews on the other side of the fence to Bruno?

• She says they are not people.

• She explains they are farmers.

• She tells him they are on vacation.

• She says they are soldiers.

What odd thing does Bruno grow jealous of Shmuel for?

• Shmuel's striped pajamas

• Shmuel's shaved head

• Shmuel's friendship with other children

• Shmuel's freedom to roam

How does Lieutenant Kotler address Bruno?

• With respect, "Sir Bruno"

• By his first name, "Bruno"

• By a nickname, "little man"

• With disdain, "rat"

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At the beginning of the story, how old is Bruno?

• 8 years old

• 9 years old

• 10 years old

• 11 years old

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Why is Maria so grateful to the Commandant?

• Because he gave her a job

• Because he saved her life

• Because he helped her family

• Because he provided her with education

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Who helps Bruno build a tire swing?

• Lt. Kotler

• His mother

• His sister

• Pavel

What profession did Pavel have in his past?

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Artist

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