tBitSP - Section 7 Quiz

Why does Bruno think sneaking under the fence is an adventure?

• He wants to help Shmuel find his father.
• He believes it will be fun and exciting.
• He is trying to escape Out-With.
• He thinks he will find treasure.

Answer explanation

Bruno does not understand the danger and sees it as a fun experience, showing his innocence.

What does Bruno wearing the striped pajamas symbolize?

• His desire to become like Shmuel.
• The idea that all people are equal.
• His attempt to trick the soldiers.
• A disguise to escape Out-With.

Answer explanation

Bruno’s striped pajamas represent the theme that people are not so different from each other, despite what he has been taught.

How does Bruno’s reaction to the camp once inside differ from his expectations?

• He is uncomfortable and realizes it is not what he imagined.

• He enjoys playing with the other children, and hopes that he can stay there forever.

• He finds the food to be better than expected.
• He thinks Shmuel is overreacting.

Answer explanation

Bruno expected a lively place but instead sees the suffering, showing his limited understanding.

Why is it significant that Bruno and Shmuel hold hands in their final moments?

• It shows their friendship is stronger than their fear.
• They are trying to escape together.
• Shmuel is leading Bruno to safety.
• Bruno is afraid and needs comfort.

Answer explanation

Holding hands symbolizes their deep bond and reinforces the novel’s theme of friendship.

How does Father react to Bruno’s disappearance?

• He doesn't think it's a big problem, because boys will be boys.

• He realizes too late that he contributed to Bruno’s fate.
• He assumes Bruno ran away.
• He does not react.

Answer explanation

Father’s regret suggests he understands the consequences of his actions too late.

What theme does Bruno’s fate best illustrate?

• The consequences of ignorance.
• The power of adventure.
• The importance of family.
• The dangers of disobedience.

Answer explanation

Bruno’s innocence and ignorance lead him into danger, reinforcing the theme of the consequences of not knowing the truth.

How does Mother react to the realization that Bruno is missing?

• She blames Father.
• She refuses to believe it at first.
• She moves back to Berlin in grief.
• She searches the camp herself.

Answer explanation

Mother is devastated and eventually leaves Out-With, unable to stay where Bruno disappeared.

What can we infer from Father’s return to the fence at the end of the novel?

• He wants to find Bruno.
• He realizes the terrible consequences of his actions.
• He hopes to take control of the camp.
• He is searching for Shmuel.

Answer explanation

Father’s return shows his regret and how he finally understands what happened.

Why does the novel end with the phrase "Nothing more was ever heard of Bruno after that"?

• To create mystery.
• To emphasize the finality of Bruno’s fate.
• To suggest Bruno escaped.
• To keep the ending open for interpretation.

Answer explanation

The ending reinforces the tragedy and makes the reader reflect on the consequences of ignorance and complicity.

What message does the author leave the reader with at the end of the novel?

• War affects innocent people the most.
• Children should always obey their parents.
• Friendship can overcome any obstacle.
• Adventure is dangerous.

Answer explanation

The novel highlights the tragic consequences of war and how it harms innocent people.