WorksheetsTBISP Chapters 11-13 Questions
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
Why does Bruno consider the Fury a horrible man?
He was very Chivalrous and Polite.
He ignored Gretel and sat in father´s seat. He also did not open the door for Eva.
He did not complement Bruno´s shoes or outfit.
He did not respect the French language, which goes to show how ignorant he is.
Why do you think Mother wanted the house to look more presentable in Chapter 11?
Because Mother had loads of guests coming over.
Because Mother wanted a promotion.
Because she wanted to assist in making the night go smoothly.
None of these are correct.
Why did Father lay down such strict ground rules?
Because he wanted to stay in Berlin.
Because he wanted Bruno to get a promotion.
Because Gretel and Father were arguing.
Father wants to impress the Fuhrer so everything would go nicely.
On Page 121, Why did Bruno become flustered?
Because Eva smiled at him.
Because Eva was the most beautiful Woman he had ever seen.
Both A & B
Neither A or B
In Chapter 12, What happened as a result of the night the Fury came for dinner?
Father and his family moved out of Berlin.
The Reichstag burned down in Berlin.
The Fury would befriend Maria.
Maria gets a promotion.
In Chapter 12, what was the role of Schmuel?
To challenge Father.
To tell Bruno every single thing wrong with the Nazis and why he is in the condition that he is in.
He has many different roles.
He gives the narrator a chance to provide backstory.
Where was Schmuel at during the time of the flashback?
With his Papa, who made/crafted watches in Poland.
Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland.
Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Germany,
In Stalingrad, working with his Mother to preserve the freedom of the Soviets.
All of the following details from the text reveal how Bruno does not understand Shmuel's living situation EXCEPT
"...there at the end... passed the buffet section."
"did he (the Fuhrer) come over to your house and do the same thing?"
"Bruno opened his mouth again... but he changed his mind."
"Perhaps you can come from dinner some evening."
On Page 132, what statement could be foreshadowing a future event from the novel?
"Perhaps you could come to dinner one evening."
"Or I could come to you."
Neither A or B
Possibly either A or B
Why is it impossible for Bruno to understand what is going on around him, even when Shmuel tries to explain it to him.
Because his information about the Great War was limited.
Because he refuses to believe that his country's leaders would do such things.
Because Bruno's knowledge of important/relevant history is non-applicable.
Because he is too young to understand.
Why doesn't Bruno tell his parents about Shmuel?
He doesn't know if it is a good idea or not.
Because he is giving his parents that silent treatment.
Because his Father is giving him the silent treatment.
Because Shmuel told Bruno not to inform anybody of his whereabouts.
Why do you think Bruno told Shmuel that his Father wears a Swastika?
Because he thought it was cool.
Because he wanted Shmuel to get one as well.
Because it is the Chinese symbol for "Peace".
Because he is unaware of the meaning of the Nazi Swastika.
Where is Shmuel at in Chapter 12?
A Dairy Factory.
A Concentration Camp.
The Concord Settlement.
Berlin, Germany.
How does Gretel continue to flirt with Lieutenant Kötler on Page 141 in Chapter 13?
She tells him that she loves him.
She protected him in a fight.
She waited for him, and once he arrived said "I didn't know you were here."
She told him that he was a better man than Father.
What word did Bruno use to describe history on Page 143 in Chapter 13?
"dumb"
"exciting"
"boring"
"pointless"
What won't Herr Liszt let Bruno do? (Chapter 13)
Explore.
Read Poetry or Plays.
Practice Martial Arts.
Talk to Lieutenant Kötler.
What does Bruno claim NOT to be on Page 144 in Chapter 13?
ignorant.
a jew.
old.
gross.
jealous.
How does Bruno come out with the realization that he had better not disagree with anyone about anything at Out-With in Chapter 13?
He realizes how it is and what really goes on there.
Bruno has always been afraid of what he doesn't know.
His Mother told him to fear Out-With.
He learned how to actually pronounce "Out-With"
Why is Lieutenant Kötler reluctant to talk about his Father in Chapter 13?
Because he is a Nazi.
Because he was a professor of literature, and Herr Liszt would hate that.
Because he wasn't Aryan, and the Fury would hate that.
Because he died during the Great War.
Why do you think that Bruno's father is concerned about Lieutenant Kötler's family history in Chapter 13?
Because he is young, so his family most likely would be too.
Because they are Jewish.
Because they are Catholic.
None of these are correct.
Why does Bruno foresee that catastrophe is going to strike on the night Lieutenant Kötler comes to dinner?
Because his Father told him to divert from the dining room at a certain time to avoid what was going to happen.
Because Father is starting to believe that Kötler might be disloyal.
Because Gretel was going to continue flirting with him.
Both A & C are correct.
