The Boy in Striped Pyjamas - Chapter 14

Why did Bruno leave the house after Herr Liszt's lessons?

• To meet Shmuel at the fence.

• To avoid spending time with Gretel.

• To go exploring around Out-With.

What does Shmuel say when Bruno asks about his black eye?

• He blames another boy at the camp named Luka.

• He tells Bruno the truth about being hurt by the guards.

• He shakes his head and says he doesn't want to talk about it.

Why does Shmuel refuse to let Bruno crawl under the fence?

• He doesn't trust Bruno enough to let him.

• He thinks it is not a good idea.

• He fears the soldiers will see them.

What does Shmuel explain about the striped pajamas?

• They are for children only, not adults.

• They are only worn during the day.

• They are given to everyone at the camp as uniforms.

Why does Bruno find it hard to concentrate on his book on a rainy day?

• He keeps thinking about Shmuel.

• He is too tired from his lessons.

• Gretel interrupts him.

How does Gretel react when Bruno tells her about his 'new friend'?

• She gets angry and threatens to tell their father.

• She becomes curious and asks to meet the friend.

• She laughs at him and says he is too old for imaginary friends.

Why does Bruno tell Gretel his friend is 'imaginary'?

• He wants Gretel to think he is more creative than her.

• He wants to protect Shmuel's identity.

• He feels ashamed of having a real friend at the fence.

What does Bruno describe about his conversations with his 'imaginary friend'?

• He tells him about Berlin, while the friend shares sad stories about his family.

• They talk about imaginary adventures they have together.

• They mostly talk about their dreams and wishes.

What does Gretel think about Bruno's imaginary friend?

• She believes he's a distraction and unhealthy.

• She envies Bruno for having an imaginary friend.

• She mocks him but secretly wants to meet the friend.

What does Bruno wonder at the end of the chapter?

• Whether it will stop raining so he can go to the fence.

• Whether Gretel would ever understand his friendship with Shmuel.

• Whether Shmuel is thinking about him and missing their conversations.