The Boy in Striped Pajamas Quiz - Ch. 1-9

Describe the relationship between Bruno and Gretel.

• They are best friends.

• They are siblings who often argue.

• They are cousins who rarely see each other.

• They are neighbors.

Why does Bruno feel unhappy about moving to the new house?

• He misses his friends and the city life.

• He dislikes the countryside.

• He is afraid of new places.

• He doesn't like the new school.

Discuss the evolution of Bruno's understanding of the "striped pajamas" from the beginning to the end of chapters 1-9.

• He first sees them as a unique outfit but later comprehends their significance.

• He is aware from the start that they are prison attire.

• He ignores them completely.

• He assumes they are bedtime clothing.

What is the significance of the fence in the story?

• It represents a boundary between two countries.

• It symbolizes the separation between Bruno's world and Shmuel's world.

• It is a playground for children.

• It is a decoration for the garden.

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

• She loves it and feels at home.

• She is indifferent and doesn't care.

• She dislikes it and feels uncomfortable.

• She is excited about the change.

Explain the role of Pavel in the story.

• He is a soldier who guards the house.

• He is a cook who works in the kitchen.

• He is a doctor who helps Bruno when he is injured.

• He is a gardener who tends to the plants.

How does Bruno's understanding of his father's job evolve in the first nine chapters?

• He remains completely unaware of his father's role.

• He starts to question the morality of his father's job.

• He is proud of his father's position and never questions it.

• He believes his father is a hero.

What central themes are depicted in the opening chapters of the book?

• Power and fear

• Adventure and exploration

• War and peace

• Love and betrayal

How does the author use the setting to enhance the story's themes?

• By describing the beauty of the countryside.

• By contrasting the innocence of childhood with the harsh realities of war.

• By focusing on the luxury of Bruno's home.

• By highlighting the technological advancements of the time.

What does Bruno's exploration of his new environment reveal about his character?

• He is adventurous and curious.

• He is fearful and timid.

• He is lazy and uninterested.

• He is obedient and follows rules strictly.