Boy in the Striped Pajamas

What does Bruno see outside the window in his bedroom?

• He sees a school full of children playing at recess

• He sees wild animals roaming the yard

• He sees soldiers practicing their drills

• He sees what we can infer is a concentration camp

Why does Bruno's family move from Berlin to "Out With"?

• His mother's job requires them to move.

• Bruno's dad had to move for work.

• Bruno's parents want him to attend a different school.

• The war was coming and they needed to find a safe place to live.

How does Bruno feel about his father's job?

• He is frustrated because his dad works for the military and he doesn't like it.

• He is frustrated because he doesn't know what his father does for a living and the other boys in his class do.

• Bruno is happy that his father serves his country in the military. When he grows up he wants to be just like him!

• Bruno thinks that his dad's job is important and that he is a good man.

Who does Bruno live with?

• His mother

• His father

• His sister Gretel

• All of the above

How does the author use the setting of Auschwitz to enhance the themes of innocence and brutality in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?

• By contrasting the peaceful home of Bruno with the harsh conditions of the camp

• By showing the technological advancements made during the war

• By focusing on the daily comforts enjoyed by Bruno’s family

• By ignoring the setting to focus on character interactions

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the character of Shmuel serves as a contrast to Bruno. What aspect of Shmuel’s life most significantly highlights this contrast?

• Shmuel’s knowledge about the outside world

• Shmuel’s experiences in the concentration camp

• Shmuel’s aspirations to become a soldier

• Shmuel’s family background in academia

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In what way does the historical setting of the Holocaust impact the plot development of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?

• It provides a backdrop for a tale of fantasy and adventure.

• It intensifies the tragic elements of the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel.

• It leads to a resolution where all characters find happiness.

• It is irrelevant to the personal stories of the characters.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the author use the innocence of Bruno to comment on the theme of ignorance versus knowledge?

• By showing Bruno’s lack of understanding of his father’s job

• By depicting Bruno as well-educated about the war

• By illustrating Bruno’s disinterest in learning about his surroundings

• By having Bruno teach Shmuel about the outside world

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Bruno feel about "the man with the serious look on his face?"

• He thinks that the man is too serious and can't possibly have children.

• He thinks that the man is fun and would be a great dad!

• He thinks that the man is a brave soldier fighting for his country.

• He thinks the man may have lost his wife and son which is why he looks so serious.

Who are the "monsters" that Bruno refers to in Chapter 3?

• His sister Gretel's dolls

• His sister Gretel

• His sister Gretel's friends

• Monsters that live under his sister Gretel's bed