Friendship and Identity in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

In this chapter, Shmuel shares his past life with Bruno, describing his family, their watch shop, and the changes they faced, including wearing armbands and being forced to relocate to a cramped living space. Shmuel recounts the difficult train journey to the camp and the separation from his family. Bruno, curious about Shmuel's life, forms a secret friendship with him, despite the fence that separates them.

What did Shmuel's father do for a living before they moved?

• He was a teacher

• He made watches

• He was a soldier

• He was a farmer

What happened to Shmuel's watch?

• He gave it away

• It was taken by soldiers

• He lost it

• It broke

What did Shmuel's mother make for the family to wear?

• Armbands

• Shoes

• Scarves

• Hats

What symbol was drawn on Shmuel's armband?

• A star

• A cross

• A circle

• A triangle

How did Bruno describe his father's armband?

• Black with a red cross

• Green with a yellow circle

• Blue with a white star

• Bright red with a black and white design

Where was Shmuel's family forced to move?

• A single room in Krakow

• A different city

• A farm

• A large house

How many people lived in the room with Shmuel's family?

• 15

• 5

• 8

• 11

What did Bruno and Shmuel have in common regarding their living situation?

• Both moved to a different country

• Both moved to a larger house

• Both moved because of the Fury

• Both moved because of a job

What was the condition of the train Shmuel traveled on?

• Spacious and comfortable

• Old and slow

• Overcrowded and smelly

• Fast and efficient

Why couldn't Shmuel's family leave the train carriage?

• They didn't want to leave

• They missed their stop

• They were locked in

• There were no doors