Chapter 19 The boy in the striped pajamas

Why was Bruno disappointed when he woke up on Friday?

• He had a bad dream.

• He had to go to school.

• The rain was pouring down.

• He couldn't find his favorite toy.

What happened to the rain throughout the day?

• It stopped completely by lunchtime.

• It remained steady all day.

• It eased off in the morning but got stronger in the afternoon.

• It only rained during morning classes.

What did Bruno put on before leaving the house?

• His best suit and polished shoes.

• A pair of boots and a heavy raincoat.

• Light sandals and a sun hat.

• His pajamas and slippers.

What was Bruno's mother particularly happy about in the previous few days?

• Bruno's good grades in school.

• The family's upcoming vacation.

• Each box of their belongings being sealed and packed for Berlin.

• The arrival of new furniture.

What items of clothing was Shmuel carrying for Bruno?

• A pair of striped pyjama bottoms, a top, and a striped cloth cap.

• A new uniform and a pair of shiny boots.

• His old clothes and a clean shirt.

• A warm coat and a wool hat.

What was Bruno's main motivation for helping Shmuel find his Papa?

• He genuinely cared about Shmuel's father.

• He wanted to explore the world on the other side of the fence.

• He felt obligated because he had promised.

• He was bored and wanted an adventure.

What mistake did Bruno make while putting on the pyjama top?

• He put it on inside out.

• He breathed through his nose, and it smelled bad.

• He ripped a hole in the sleeve.

• He couldn't get his head through the opening.

What was Bruno's initial feeling about taking off his trousers in the open air?

• He felt excited and adventurous.

• He felt very strange doing it.

• He was worried about getting cold.

• He thought it was a normal part of the task.

What did Bruno say the costume reminded him of?

• A character from a storybook.

• His old school uniform.

• His grandmother's plays.

• A soldier's uniform.

Why did Shmuel insist Bruno leave his boots behind?

• The boots were too heavy for the walk.

• Bruno would be recognized if he wore them.

• They needed to be cleaned before entering the camp.

• Shmuel wanted to wear them instead.