Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Textual Evidence

But there was something about the new house that made Bruno think that no one ever laughed there; there was nothing to laugh at and nothing to be happy about.
Based on the quote above, how does Bruno feel about his new house?

• He feels the new house is cool and fun; he loves the open space; he feels right at home

• He feels the new house is old, dreary, cold and boring; he feels alone and not at home

• He feels the new house will be an adventure for him to explore and find new nooks and crannies! He can't wait to set up his room.

• He is indifferent about the new house; it neither excites him or disappoints him.

Why did Bruno open his mouth and looked shocked at the end of chapter 2?

• He saw something that surprised him

• He saw something that made him feel cold and unsafe

• He saw a huge garden that looked like the best place to play hide and go seek

• He saw his father approaching the house

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

What is Out-With?

• The way Bruno says Auschwitz

• The name of the dog

• The name for the people who live there

What do Bruno and Gretel see when they first look out the window?

• a beautiful countryside with lots of fields and grass

• An empty and cold place with people and children and soldiers

• chickens and cows and flowers

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.

Who does Bruno find packing his things at his home in Berlin?

• Maria 

• Pavel 

• Mother 

• Gretel 

Who does Bruno think the people in the striped pajamas are when he first arrives to the new house?

• ranchers

• slaves

• farmers

• Jews

Father's "very special job" is

• a chef for Hitler

• a spy for Hitler

• a Commandant for Hitler

• a teacher at Bruno's school

What country does Shmuel say he and Bruno are in now?

• Poland

• Germany

• France

• United States