Friendship and Challenges in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

In Chapter 14 of 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', Bruno continues to secretly visit his friend Shmuel at the fence. He notices Shmuel has a black eye but learns that Shmuel doesn't want to discuss it. Bruno reflects on the differences between their lives, including the striped pajamas Shmuel wears. On a rainy day, Bruno's sister Gretel interrupts his reading, leading to a conversation where Bruno lies about having an imaginary friend to cover up his visits to Shmuel. Bruno later reflects on his friendship with Shmuel and the sadness in Shmuel's life.

Why does Bruno tell a lie to his family?

• To continue meeting Shmuel

• To impress his sister

• To get out of school

• To avoid doing chores

What does Bruno notice about Shmuel one afternoon?

• He has a black eye

• He is with a new friend

• He is wearing new clothes

• He has a new toy

What does Bruno learn about bullies?

• They are only in his imagination

• They are afraid of adults

• They are everywhere, not just in schools

• They only exist in Berlin

What do Bruno and Shmuel discuss regarding their clothing?

• The comfort of their clothes

• The brand of their clothes

• The striped pajamas Shmuel wears

• The color of their clothes

Why is Bruno frustrated by the rain?

• It causes a leak in his room

• It makes the house cold

• It prevents him from meeting Shmuel

• It ruins his new shoes

How does Bruno try to hide his friendship with Shmuel from Gretel?

• By saying Shmuel is a distant cousin

• By saying he is studying

• By inventing an imaginary friend

• By pretending to be sick

What does Bruno reflect on regarding his friendship with Shmuel?

• The sadness of Shmuel's stories

• The fun games they play

• The gifts Shmuel gives him

• The secrets they share