The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapters 8 to 11 Quiz

Why does Bruno feel lonely after moving to Out-With?

• He misses his friends and has no one to play with.

• He is not allowed to leave his room.

• He is afraid of the soldiers.

• He does not like the food.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

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Who is Pavel, and what surprising thing does Bruno learn about him?

• Pavel is a gardener who used to be a doctor.

• Pavel is Bruno’s tutor from Berlin.

• Pavel is a soldier who guards the house.

• Pavel is Gretel’s friend.

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What does Grandmother say during the party that causes tension in the family, and why is it important to Bruno’s understanding of his father?

• She criticizes Father’s new uniform and job, making Bruno question his father's role.

• She praises Father for his promotion, making Bruno proud.

• She tells Bruno to behave, which embarrasses him.

• She asks Bruno to sing a song, which he refuses.

What new discovery does Bruno make when he looks out of his bedroom window?

• He sees a large fence with people on the other side.

• He sees a playground with children playing.

• He sees a forest full of animals.

• He sees his old house in Berlin.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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How does Bruno's relationship with his sister Gretel change in Chapter 9?

• They become closer as they try to understand their new home together.

• They start fighting more often.

• Gretel ignores Bruno completely.

• Bruno becomes Gretel’s tutor.

What realization does Bruno have about the people he sees on the other side of the fence?

• He notices they all wear striped pajamas and seem sad.

• He thinks they are soldiers.

• He believes they are on vacation.

• He thinks they are his neighbors.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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Who does Bruno meet at the fence, and what is unusual about this meeting?

• He meets Shmuel, a boy his age, who is on the other side of the fence.

• He meets a soldier who gives him candy.

• He meets Gretel, who is lost.

• He meets his teacher from Berlin.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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What does Bruno learn about Shmuel’s life on the other side of the fence?

• Shmuel lives in poor conditions and is separated from his family.

• Shmuel is a soldier in training.

• Shmuel is a gardener’s assistant.

• Shmuel is visiting for a holiday.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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How does Bruno describe himself when introducing himself to Shmuel?

• As an explorer who likes to discover new things.

• As a soldier’s son.

• As a gardener’s helper.

• As a teacher’s assistant.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What important similarity do Bruno and Shmuel discover about their birthdays?

• They share the same birthday.

• They were born in the same city.

• They have the same favorite food.

• They both have sisters named Gretel.