The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

How does Maria react when Bruno asks why Pavel lied about being a doctor? (Ch. 13)

• She is nervous and doesn't know how to answer

• She is curious about Pavel herself and doesn't know how to answer

• She tells Bruno to ignore what he heard about Pavel

• She ignores Bruno

How is Shmuel's appearance changing? (Ch. 13)

• He is becoming fatter

• He is getting taller

• He is growing thinner

• He is becoming much stronger

How does Bruno talk his way out of trouble when he accidentally told Gretel about being with Shmuel? (Ch. 14)

• He tells Gretel that Shmuel actually works for father

• He tells Gretel that Shmuel is the name of one of his stuffed animals

• He tells Gretel that Shmuel is a boy from the camp they can see out the window

• He tells Gretel that Shmuel is his imaginary friend

What does Bruno do to betray Shmuel? (Ch. 15)

• He tells Lieutenant Kotler that he does not know Shmuel

• He tells Lieutenant Kotler that Shmuel is from the camp

• He tells father that he does not know Shmuel

• He would never betray Shmuel!

Why does Bruno's family have to return to Berlin? (Ch. 16)

• Bruno must return to school

• Grandmother died

• Grandfather died

• Bruno's mother just couldn't take it at Out-With anymore

What household change brings Bruno great happiness? (Ch. 16)

• Gretel is nicer to him

• Lieutenant Kotler is transferred

• Grandmother and Grandfather visit again

• Bruno's family gets a dog

According to Gretel, who is on the other side of the fence? (Ch. 16)

• Lieutenant Kotler

• Father

• Jews

• Shmuel

Why does Mother become increasingly unhappy at Out-With? (Ch. 17)

• She is lonely and bored

• She misses her friends

• She doesn't like all the soldiers

• She would rather be closer to the city

What important news does Father tell Bruno? (Ch. 17)

• He is getting a new job

• The family is moving back to Berlin

• Mother is moving back to Berlin

• Grandfather is coming to live with them at Out-With

What do the boys plan to do on Bruno's last visit? (Ch. 18)

• They will go on an adventure in the forest

• They will introduce Shmuel to Bruno's family

• They will sneak Bruno under the fence to help search for Shmuel's father

• They will play tag