The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Unit Final

What city in Germany is Bruno's family based in before his father gets promoted?

• Berlin

• Munich

• Frankfurt

• Hamburg

What role does family play in Bruno's life?

• Family teaches Bruno about friendship and adventure.

• Family plays a crucial role in shaping Bruno's values and understanding of loyalty, love, and sacrifice.

• Family is a source of conflict and misunderstanding for Bruno.

• Family has little influence on Bruno's decisions and actions.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does Bruno start to worry about Shmuel?

• Because Shmuel is getting thinner and his skin is turning more grey.

• Because Shmuel is not playing with him anymore.

• Because Shmuel told him he was moving away.

• Because Shmuel is always sad and quiet.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the setting influence the characters' actions?

• The setting creates a backdrop of war and oppression that shapes their experiences and choices.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' actions whatsoever.

• The setting only influences the plot, not the characters.

• The setting provides a peaceful environment that encourages positive actions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author use irony in the story?

• The author uses irony to contrast Bruno's innocent perspective with the grim reality of the Holocaust.

• The author uses irony to highlight the humor in Bruno's adventures.

• The author uses irony to show the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel.

• The author uses irony to emphasize the importance of family values.

What does the fence symbolize in the story?

• The fence symbolizes freedom and unity among people.

• The fence symbolizes the division between different worlds, representing both physical and ideological barriers.

• The fence symbolizes the passage of time and change.

• The fence symbolizes protection and safety from outside threats.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What themes are explored in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• Friendship, innocence, the impact of war, and the consequences of prejudice.

• Adventure, betrayal, the importance of family, and the power of love.

• Courage, sacrifice, the struggle for freedom, and the value of loyalty.

• Isolation, despair, the quest for identity, and the nature of evil.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the importance of the title 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• It refers to Shmuel, who wears striped pajamas as a symbol of his identity as a prisoner.

• It symbolizes the innocence of childhood during wartime.

• It represents the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel.

• It highlights the contrast between the lives of the soldiers and the prisoners.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the significance of the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel?

• It demonstrates the power of wealth and privilege.

• It highlights the innocence of childhood and the impact of prejudice and discrimination.

• It shows the importance of family loyalty.

• It emphasizes the role of education in society.

How does Bruno's perception of the world change throughout the story?

• Bruno's perception remains unchanged throughout the story.

• Bruno's perception changes from a naive understanding to a deeper awareness of the harsh realities of the world.

• Bruno becomes more ignorant of his surroundings as the story progresses.

• Bruno's perception shifts from a critical view to a more simplistic understanding.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3