Exploring Chapters 1-8 of Striped Pajamas

What is the name of the main character introduced in the first chapter?

• Jane Smith

• Robert Brown

• John Doe

• Alice Johnson

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe Bruno's feelings about moving to a new house.

• Bruno feels excited and happy about moving to a new house.

• Bruno feels indifferent and unconcerned about moving to a new house.

• Bruno feels sad and anxious about moving to a new house.

• Bruno feels relieved and optimistic about moving to a new house.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Bruno's father do for a living?

• Commandant in the Nazi army

• Doctor in a hospital

• Engineer in a factory

• Teacher at a local school

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Who are the members of Bruno's family mentioned in the first eight chapters?

• Bruno's father, mother, and sister (Gretel)

• Bruno's best friend and neighbor

• Bruno's grandparents and brother

• Bruno's uncle, aunt, and cousin

What does Bruno see from his new bedroom window?

• A busy city street with cars.

• A concentration camp and people working in the fields.

• A mountain range with snow.

• A beautiful garden with flowers.

How does Bruno feel about his new home compared to his old one?

• Bruno is excited about the changes in his new home.

• Bruno feels unhappy about his new home compared to his old one.

• Bruno feels indifferent about his new home compared to his old one.

• Bruno loves his new home more than his old one.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the significance of the 'fence' that Bruno sees?

• The fence signifies the boundary between innocence and the harsh realities of the Holocaust.

• The fence is a decorative element in the landscape of Bruno's new home.

• The fence symbolizes Bruno's desire to explore the world beyond his home.

• The fence represents a physical barrier to protect Bruno from danger.

Who does Bruno meet when he explores outside the house?

• Pavel

• Shmuel

• Gretel

• Father

What does Bruno's mother think about their new home?

• Bruno's mother believes their new home is conveniently located near the city.

• Bruno's mother loves their new home and finds it charming.

• Bruno's mother thinks their new home is dreary and isolated.

• Bruno's mother thinks their new home is spacious and welcoming.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What themes of friendship and innocence are introduced in these chapters?

• Innocence is portrayed through the characters' experiences of loss and hardship.

• Themes of rivalry and betrayal are highlighted through conflicts between characters.

• Themes of friendship and innocence are introduced through the supportive bonds between characters and their naive perspectives.

• Friendship is depicted as a transactional relationship based on mutual benefit.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2