Boy in the Striped Pajamas

How does the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel challenge the concept of enemy lines?

• They both dislike each other initially

• They come from different backgrounds but form a strong bond

• They never actually meet

• They fight constantly

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What impact does the war have on Bruno's family?

• They become wealthier

• They are forced to move to a house near a concentration camp

• They start a new business

• They adopt a child

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How does Bruno's mother react to their new home near the concentration camp?

• She is excited about the move

• She is indifferent

• She is unhappy and distressed

• She is unaware of the camp's existence

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What is the significance of the final scene where Bruno and Shmuel hold hands?

• It shows their fear

• It symbolizes their unbreakable friendship

• It indicates their plan to escape

• It shows their anger towards the soldiers

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What is Bruno's father's role in the story?

• A soldier in the German army

• A teacher

• A commandant of the concentration camp-leader

• A doctor

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What is the theme of TBITSP?

• Innocence, friendship, and human nature

• The hardships of war

• Racism

• Bruno hates where he lives

What can you infer about Bruno's awareness about life on the other side of the fence?

• Everyone on the other side is wearing pajamas

• Shmuel wanted to dress like the others

• Bruno is very innocent and unaware of what is happening; he is naive.

• Bruno thinks wearing dirty pajamas would be fun

What is the primary setting of 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• Auschwitz concentration camp

• Berlin, Germany

• London, England

• Paris, France

How does Bruno's sister, Gretel, change throughout the story?

• She becomes more rebellious

• She becomes more interested in politics and supports Nazi ideology

• She becomes more distant from her family

• She becomes more compassionate towards the prisoners

What does the striped pajamas symbolize in the story?

• Comfort and warmth

• Uniformity and loss of identity

• Fashion and style

• Freedom and liberation