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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 8hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What genre is this novel?
a)
Historical fiction
b)
Science fiction
c)
Nonfiction
d)
Drama
2.
What point of view is used in this novel?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third person limited
d)
Third person omniscient
3.
Which of the following is the best theme for this novel?
a)
The Holocaust was a horrible event.
b)
Sometimes horrible events take place and those around them are unaware of them.
c)
Never move away, even when your parents tell you to.
d)
It is best to keep your friendships a secret from your families.
4.
Who is the protagonist in this story?
a)
Herr Lizst
b)
Father
c)
Shmuel
d)
Bruno
5.
Who does Bruno refer to as a Hopeless Case?
a)
His sister
b)
His mother
c)
Hist babysitter
d)
Lieutenant Kotler
6.
Who were Bruno’s three best friends for life?
a)
Martin, Alfred and Simon
b)
Karl, Jim and Bobby
c)
Daniel, Martin and Karl
d)
Daniel, Shmuel and Martin
7.
Why was Bruno’s family leaving Berlin?
a)
The Nazi’s were invading the city, so they had to evacuate.
b)
Bruno’s mother received a letter from the Fury and said they had to relocate.
c)
Bruno’s father was given a new job from the Fury and had to relocate.
d)
They were Jews and were sent to the concentration camp
8.
What is the saying that the soldiers told each other each time they walked in a room and saluted each other?
a)
Hello!
b)
Heil Germany!
c)
Heil Hitler!
d)
Good Job!
9.
Who is Maria to Bruno?
a)
Aunt
b)
Mother
c)
Servant
d)
Cousin
10.
How old is Bruno?
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
11.
Why do Gretel’s friends make fun of Bruno?
a)
He is overweight.
b)
He's small for his age.
c)
He can't read or write.
d)
He’s can’t run as fast as everyone else.
12.
What collection has Gretel brought with her from Berlin?
a)
dolls
b)
maps
c)
stamps
d)
bottle caps
13.
What event does Mother blame for their move to Out-With?
a)
The fight with Grandmother.
b)
The Fury coming to dinner.
c)
Father's affair with another woman.
d)
The beginning of the war.
14.
When Bruno arrived to his new home at Out-With, what could he see from his bedroom window?
a)
Farm animals
b)
A city center with lots of people
c)
A school
d)
A farm with small houses on it
15.
Based on the narrator’s description, we can infer that “Out-With” is a(n)….
a)
Countryside village
b)
City center with shops and cafes
c)
A concentration camp
d)
A metal factory
16.
What room in the new house is out of bounds at all times with no exceptions?
a)
His parents room
b)
The kitchen
c)
The dining room
d)
Hos father's office
17.
What does Father tell Bruno about the people on the other side of the fence?
a)
"They don't exist."
b)
"We must kill them immediately."
c)
"They're not people at all."
d)
"They all have done something horrible."
18.
After weeks of being bored at Out-With, what does Bruno make to keep himself entertained?
a)
An imaginary friend
b)
A tire swing
c)
A new adventure game
d)
A bicycle
19.
Why does Maria defend Bruno’s father, when he is talking bad about him?
a)
Because she is secretly in love with him.
b)
Because she is scared to be fired.
c)
Because he helped her when her mother was sick.
d)
Because she was afraid of going to the concentration camps.
20.
When Bruno falls off the swing, who helps him?
a)
Gretel
b)
Mother
c)
Maria
d)
Pavel
21.
What job did Pavel say he had before coming to Out-With?
a)
Watch maker
b)
Potato peeler
c)
Doctor
d)
Lawyer
22.
What do Bruno and Shmuel have in common?
a)
They both are from Berlin.
b)
They both want to be explorers.
c)
They went to the same school.
d)
They have the same birthday.
23.
Who is Herr Liszt?
a)
One of the families’ servants
b)
A Nazi soldier
c)
Their teacher
d)
Their grandfather
24.
Where is Shmuel from?
a)
Germany
b)
Austria
c)
Denmark
d)
Poland
25.
What name does Lieutenant Kotler call Bruno?
a)
Little Man
b)
Little Idiot
c)
Young Man
d)
Little One
26.
What is the best word to describe Bruno?
a)
Thoughtful
b)
Naïve
c)
Playful
d)
Rude
27.
Why doesn’t Bruno want to tell anyone about the exploring he has been doing?
a)
He knows how jealous everyone will be.
b)
He’s afraid they might stop him from continuing to explore.
c)
He was only supposed to explore for one hour a day and is breaking that rule.
d)
He knows that they will want to come exploring with him if he tells them.
28.
When Lieutenant Kotler sits at dinner with the family, what does he say his father does as a job?
a)
He is a professor of literature.
b)
He is a soldier.
c)
He is a doctor.
d)
He is a Jew who went into hiding.
29.
Where is the father of Lieutenant Kotler living?
a)
Austria
b)
America
c)
Switzerland
d)
Poland
30.
Why does Lieutenant Kotler beat up Pavel?
a)
Pavel talks back, disrespectfully, to Lieutenant Kotler.
b)
Pavel spilled a bottle of wine in Lieutenant Kotler’s lap.
c)
Pavel accidently dropped all of the plates of food on the floor.
d)
Pavel trips and falls on the table where everyone is sitting down to eat.
31.
Who passed away in Berlin while the family is at “Out With”?
a)
Lieutenant Kotler
b)
Mother
c)
Grandmother
d)
Grandfather
32.
Which of the following best describes Bruno’s relationship with his sister?
a)
Love/hate
b)
Soothing
c)
Best friends
d)
sad and depressing
33.
Instead of dolls, Gretel now has _____ all over her room.
a)
Pictures of Lt. Kotler
b)
Maps
c)
Nazi posters
d)
Pictures of Adaolf Hitler
34.
Why does Bruno’s family cut off his hair?
a)
They like the way it looks.
b)
He was starting to smell.
c)
He and his sister had lice.
d)
All Nazi’s had their hair shaved off.
35.
Why was Shmuel in Bruno’s house unexpectedly one day?
a)
Bruno’s parents invited him over for the party, because they knew they were friends.
b)
They knew he was hungry and brought him over to feed him.
c)
They needed someone with small hands to clean inside the glasses.
d)
He snuck in the house to play an exploring game with Bruno
36.
What kind of relationship is unfolding between Mother and Lieutenant Kotler?
a)
They can’t stand each other because the Lieutenant is rude to everyone.
b)
They have some kind of attraction between each other and are always with each other.
c)
They are pleasant with one another, but rarely speak unless Father is around.
d)
Mother is afraid of him, so she chooses to stay away from him.
37.
Why does Lieutenant Kotler beat up Shmuel?
a)
He was seen talking to Bruno.
b)
He found out that Shmuel and Bruno were sneaking off to the fence to talk to each other.
c)
Shmuel was talking back to the Lieutenant and said a cuss word to him.
d)
He was caught eating something Bruno had given him.
38.
What bad news does Shmuel give to Bruno when they meet at the fence?
a)
Shmuel’s mother died.
b)
They can’t find Shmuel’s papa.
c)
Shmuel is going to be transferred to another camp.
d)
Shmuel is going to be sent to the gas chamber.
39.
What bad news does Bruno give to Shmuel when they meet at the fence?
a)
Bruno is moving back to Berlin.
b)
Bruno’s dad is being transferred to another camp.
c)
Bruno is in trouble for sneaking off to the fence and can no longer come to visit.
d)
Bruno doesn’t want to be Shmuel’s friend anymore because he doesn’t want to get in trouble.
40.
What were Bruno and Shmuel going to do on their last adventure together?
a)
Find a way to sneak Shmuel out of the camp.
b)
Look for Shmuel’s papa.
c)
Hide Bruno so that he doesn’t have to go back to Berlin.
d)
Run away together and leave Out-With.
41.
What does Shmuel have to bring for Bruno to fit in at the camp?
a)
A hat to cover Bruno’s hair.
b)
A pair of striped pajamas.
c)
Scissors to cut off Bruno’s hair.
d)
A different pair of shoes to change into.
42.
At the end of the novel, the reader can infer what about Bruno and Shmuel?
a)
are killed in a gas chamber.
b)
escape and run away.
c)
march to the next town.
d)
disappear into darkness.
43.
Commandant
a)
Adolf Hitler
b)
The kitchen helper who used to be a doctor
c)
Father's new title
d)
Bruno's private tutor
44.
Grandmother
a)
Bruno’s private tutor
b)
Liked to sing and write plays for her children and grandchildren
c)
The kitchen helper who used to be a doctor
d)
The overpaid maid
45.
Gretel
a)
Father’s new title
b)
The overpaid maid
c)
Bruno’s older sister
d)
Soldier Bruno met
46.
Herr Liszt
a)
Bruno’s private tutor
b)
Father’s new title
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
Soldier Bruno met
47.
Lt. Kotler
a)
Soldier Bruno met
b)
Bruno’s older sister
c)
Bruno’s private tutor
d)
The kitchen helper who used to be a doctor
48.
Maria
a)
The overpaid maid
b)
Bruno’s older sister
c)
Soldier Bruno met
d)
Bruno’s private tutor
49.
Pavel
a)
Bruno’s private tutor
b)
Soldier Bruno met
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
The kitchen helper who used to be a doctor
50.
The Fury
a)
Father’s new title
b)
Adolf Hitler
c)
Bruno’s private tutor
d)
The overpaid maid
51.
Why might the author have included a flashback to the dinner with Hitler rather than telling this story in chronological order? Select any and all options that apply.
a)
Since Hitler was the main focus of that particular chapter, the author might have waited to introduce Hitler so that our main character, Bruno, could be introduced and developed first.
b)
The flashback interrupts Bruno's conversation with Shmuel right when Bruno asked him why there were so many people on Shmuel's side of the fence and what they were doing over there. The flashback allows the reader to meet the person responsible for putting the Jewish people on that side of the fence and to see what kind of person he really is.
c)
Before allowing Shmuel to answer Bruno's questions about the people on the other side of the fence, the author interjects with this flashback in order to build suspense and keep the reader guessing about who those people were and what they were doing there.
52.

Why would the author have Shmuel say


"You're on the wrong side of the fence" to Bruno? (p. 132)


Select two options.

a)

It is an ironic statement since Bruno is on the "right" side of the fence for survival.

b)

Bruno is on the "wrong" side of the fence morally and ethically since he is on the side with all the Nazi soldiers.

c)

Bruno is on the "wrong" side of the fence because he doesn't have anyone to play with.

d)

Bruno is on the "wrong" side of the fence because he isn't building character and a strong work ethic through physical labor.

53.

What effect does the fragmented conversation between Mother and Father (right after dinner with the Fury) have on the reader and/or what purpose does it serve? Select two options.

"'...to leave Berlin. And for such a place...' Mother was saying.


'...no choice, at least not if we want to continue...' said Father.


'...as if it's the most natural thing in the world and it's not, it's just not...' said Mother.


'...what would happen is I would be taken away and treated like a...' said Father.


'...expect them to grow up in a place like...' said Mother.


'...and that's an end to the matter. I don't want to hear another word on the subject...' said Father." (p. 124)

a)

The fragmented conversation is indicative of how much a nine-year-old would be able to glean (collect or gather) from a conversation between adults while still providing the reader enough information to infer what the conversation was about.

b)

By omitting (leaving out) key parts of the conversation, the author leaves out critical information, thus making the reader just as confused and oblivious as Bruno regarding what goes on around him.

c)

The fragmented conversation highlights Bruno's poor hearing and, therefore, causes the reader to feel sympathetic towards Bruno.

d)

The fragmented conversation informs the reader of Mother's concerns regarding raising children at a concentration camp and also alludes to the consequences Father would face had he refused to move to Out-With.

54.
Hitler sits down at the head of the table when he comes to dinner in Bruno's father's home. What symbolism does the author wish to convey with this seemingly simple action?
a)
The author wished to convey the fact that many Germans looked to Hitler as they would a father figure, someone who promised to protect and take care of them. By taking a seat at the head of the table, Hitler assumes the position of the nation’s patriarch.
b)
The author suggests that Hitler was oblivious of social norms and most likely didn’t realize that he had sat at the head of the table.
c)
The author wishes to convey the fact that Hitler was shorter than Father and most likely had to sit in a booster seat at the head of the table in order to be able to see everyone.
d)
The author suggests that Hitler’s choice of seat symbolizes his secret love for Father’s wife. By taking a seat at the head of the table, he is no longer just whispering alone in rooms with Mother; now he is sending Father a blatant message.
55.
Of the following details from the text, which supports the idea that excessive nationalistic pride can cause people to be intolerant of other cultures or ideas?
a)
"I don't know anyone who can speak two languages. And especially no one of our age." (p. 111)
b)
"Mama is a teacher in my school and she taught me German...she said she'd teach me English one day because I might need to know it." (p. 111)
c)
"French is a beautiful language and you are very clever to be learning it." (p. 122)
d)
"'I can speak French too,' [Gretel] added… 'Yes, but why would you want to?' asked the Fury..." (p. 122)
56.
Select any and all details from the novel that may not be realistic but are most likely included in the novel to maintain the essence of a fable or to allow certain plot developments to occur.
a)
the family's move to a new location due to the father's job
b)
Kotler's ruthless treatment of the Jewish prisoners
c)
Bruno’s extreme naïveté in spite of Shmuel’s attempts to inform him of the awful conditions in the Cracow ghetto and in Out-With itself
d)
the lack of guard supervision combined with a rather convenient gap under the fence (which, also conveniently, doesn’t happen to be electrified)
57.
Select the piece of evidence which most strongly suggests that Lieutenant Kotler and Mother are having an affair.
a)
Kotler "was always in the living room with Mother and making jokes with her, and Mother laughed at his jokes more than she laughed at Father's." (p.162)
b)
"...whenever Father was called away to Berlin on an overnight trip the lieutenant hung around the house as if he were in charge: he would be there when Bruno was going to bed and be back again in the morning before he even woke up." (p. 163)
c)
Kotler has been "whispering alone in rooms with Mother." (p. 96)
d)
"'You'll have to forgive my brother, Lieutenant Kotler,' said Gretel, laying a hand on his arm for a moment, which made Mother stare at her and narrow her eyes." (p. 144)
58.
Why doesn't Bruno tell Lieutenant Kotler that he gave Shmuel the chicken?
a)
Bruno is afraid of what Lieutenant Kotler might do to him since he knows how much Kotler loves chicken.
b)
Bruno lacks the courage to tell the truth for fear of what Kotler might do to him, especially given the fact that Kotler had previously shot a dog just for barking and beaten Pavel quite ruthlessly just for spilling wine.
c)
Bruno is still angry with Shmuel for saying that there are no good soldiers even though Bruno's father is a soldier, so he gets Shmuel in trouble on purpose.
d)
Bruno is a pathological liar and can't help himself. When he gets into stressful situation that might result in dire consequences for himself, Bruno lies through his teeth.
59.
Which statement most likely explains the author's decision to juxtapose the two symbols on page 127?
a)
The author chose to juxtapose the Star of David and the swastika to foster and encourage cultural awareness within Bruno and Shmuel. This juxtaposition celebrates the Jewish and German cultures while encouraging readers to conduct further research about the two.
b)
The juxtaposition of the two symbols reveals the similarities between the two images as well as the similarities between the two types of people they represent.
c)
The juxtaposition of the two symbols highlights the vastly (greatly) different lives the two boys lead, in part, because of these symbols and what they represent. In addition, this juxtaposition emphasizes the fact that both symbols represent people as well as how prejudice and intolerance have led some people to focus on their differences rather than their similarities.
d)
The author chose to juxtapose the Star of David and the swastika to break up the many pages of text within the novel with some artistic designs.
60.
Which of the following characters are good examples of foils? Select any and all options that apply.
a)
Kotler and Pavel
b)
Bruno and Shmuel
c)
Grandmother and Grandfather
d)
Herr Roller and Herr Liszt
61.
What do Bruno's interactions with Pavel, Shmuel, and Maria--as well as with his continued lack of understanding in spite of these interactions--suggest about Bruno?
a)
These interactions, as well as his continued lack of understanding, suggest that Bruno's upper-class upbringing has kept him completely sheltered from experiences that lower-class citizens have had to endure. Bruno’s naïveté is not limited to what is happening around him during the war, but he is also ignorant of what life is like for people of lower social standing.
b)
These interactions, as well as his continued lack of understanding, suggest that Bruno lacks the intelligence needed to understand the experiences of the lower class.
c)
These interactions, as well as his continued lack of understanding, suggest that Bruno's upper-class upbringing have instilled a prejudice in him towards people of a lower social class.
d)
These interactions, as well as his continued lack of understanding, suggest that Bruno has a secret desire to abandon his upper-class lifestyle and join the lower social class since the characters of a lower social class than Bruno have been quite nice to him throughout the story.
62.
Hitler sits down at the head of the table when he comes to dinner in Bruno's father's home. What does this action reveal about Hitler as a character within this novel?
a)
This action reveals that Hitler was oblivious (unaware) of social norms (expectations) and most likely didn’t realize that he had sat at the head of the table.
b)
This action reveals that this character is extremely arrogant and self-important (has an exaggerated sense of his own value or importance).
c)
This action reveals that this character is extremely courteous (polite) and concerned about social norms (expectations).
d)
This action reveals that Hitler is a fun-loving character who enjoys playing practical jokes on his hosts.
63.
Select the sentence that best explains the significance of the first physical contact between the boys.
a)
The handshake demonstrates Shmuel's acceptance of Bruno as he teaches him the cool, new handshake all the Jewish prisoners give to one another.
b)
The physical contact is significant since it is the first time the boys are able to truly break through the barrier(s) between them, both physically and metaphorically speaking. It is also symbolic of their friendship growing stronger after this first major test.
c)
The physical contact demonstrates Shmuel's desire to escape to Bruno's side. It also shows how lonely and isolated Shmuel must be in order to lift up the fence and shake Bruno's hand in spite of his better judgment.
d)
The handshake is significant because it is representative of Shmuel and Bruno growing up together and becoming young men.
64.

Which words and phrases from the passage below create a foreboding and hostile mood?


“'You will finish polishing all the glasses,' said Lieutenant Kotler in a very quiet voice now, so quiet that Bruno almost couldn’t hear him. It was as if all his anger had just changed into something else. Not quite the opposite, but something unexpected and dreadful. 'And then I will come to collect you and bring you back to the camp, where we will have a discussion about what happens to boys who steal. This is understood, yes?'" (p. 173)

a)

finish polishing, quiet voice, what happens, understood

b)

You will finish, Not quite the opposite, This is understood

c)

very quiet voice, anger...changed into something else, unexpected, dreadful

65.
Shmuel is very quick to forgive Bruno after his betrayal. What does this suggest about Shmuel?
a)
This suggests that Shmuel is an easy-going, extroverted individual who makes and keeps friends easily.
b)
This implies that Shmuel is a kind, forgiving person who truly values his friendship with Bruno and completely understands Bruno's intense fear of Kotler.
c)
This demonstrates Shmuel's intelligence and unfortunate knowledge of the way the world works.
d)
This shows how depressed and lonely Shmuel is.
66.
Select the two pieces of textual evidence that best indicate the mental and emotional impact life at the concentration camps had on the prisoners.
a)
"'You don't know what it's like here,' said Shmuel eventually in a low voice..." (p. 140)
b)
"Very slowly [Kotler] turned his head back to look at Shmuel, who wasn't crying anymore, merely staring at the floor and looking as if he was trying to convince his soul not to live inside his tiny body anymore, but to slip away and sail to the door and rise up into the sky, gliding through the clouds until it was very far away." (p. 173)
c)
"'I don't feel anything anymore,' said Shmuel." (p. 175)
d)
"Bruno hadn't been looking at Shmuel as he said all that, but when he looked again he noticed that his friend had grown even more pale than usual." (p. 141)
67.
Select the piece of textual evidence that best supports the idea that anti-Semitism existed long before WWII and the Holocaust.
a)
"'Hey, you!' he shouted, then adding a word that Bruno did not understand. 'Come over here, you---' He said the word again, and something about the harsh sound of it made Bruno look away and feel ashamed to be part of this at all." (p. 75)
b)
"'When did you arrive at Out-With?' asked Bruno. "'I think I've always been here,' [Pavel] said finally in a quiet voice." (p. 84)
c)
Bruno's father "has a lot of kindness in his soul, truly he does, which makes me wonder..." (p. 62)
d)
"Those people...well, they're not really people at all, Bruno." (p. 53)
68.
Why might the author have decided to use the word “pajamas” to describe the prisoners' uniforms? Select any and all options that apply.
a)
The word 'pajamas' highlights Bruno's innocence and naivete.
b)
Because the word 'pajamas' has several positive connotations such as sleep, comfort, warmth, etc., the author's word choice is purposely ironic in order to highlight the prisoners' incredible lack of such positive things.
c)
The word 'pajamas' highlights Bruno's love of sleepovers.
d)
Because the word 'pajamas' has several positive connotations such as sleep, comfort, warmth, etc., the author chose this word in order to draw attention to how sleepy and tired the prisoners were.
69.
Select any and all examples of dramatic irony.
a)
Bruno thinks it's not fair that Father makes all the decisions for the family.
b)
Bruno thinks that Shmuel is lucky to be on the other side of the fence with so many kids to play with.
c)
Bruno thinks his mother is selfishly taking credit for cleaning his wound even though Pavel was the one who actually helped Bruno.
d)
Bruno observes that sometimes the pajama people "fell to the ground and sometimes they didn't even get up and had to be carried away instead." (p. 101)
70.

Which of the possible answers explains why the following simile is an apt (appropriate, suitable) comparison? Select any and all that apply.


"The noise of a door slamming came from downstairs and reverberated through the house loudly--like a gunshot--that Bruno jumped and Maria let out a small scream." (p. 62)

a)

Since the slamming of the door prevents Maria from finishing her statement about the horrible deeds Bruno's father commits as Commandant, the door slam is a reminder that people who spoke out against the Nazi party were often silenced by a gunshot or violence.

b)

The door slam reminds the readers that they should remember their manners and never criticize others.

c)

The comparison of the door slamming to a loud gunshot highlights the author's dramatic writing style.

d)

The comparison of the door slamming to a loud gunshot reminds the reader that these events take place at a concentration camp where gunshots and violence were quite frequent.

71.
Which of the following comments from Bruno support the idea that he is still innocent and naive when it comes to understanding social hierarchy (differences in social status/standing)?
a)
Bruno says to Gretel, "You're only twelve anyway...So stop pretending to be older than you are." (p. 74)
b)
Bruno says to Maria, "You're part of the family, aren't you?" (p. 58)
c)
Bruno says to Pavel, "You're not a doctor." (p. 82)
d)
Bruno asks Shmuel, "Then why do you speak German?" (p. 111)
72.

Read the following passage from the novel and complete the statement that follows.


"'Run me a bath, Maria, will you?' [Gretel] asked.


'Why can't you run your own bath?' snapped Bruno.


'Because she's the maid,' said Gretel, staring at him. 'That's what she's here for.'" (P. 63)


Gretel’s expectations of Maria, as evidenced by this conversation with Bruno, suggest that ______________________.

a)

she is beginning to learn and adopt some of the prejudices towards people of different social standing as displayed by the adults in her life.

b)

she is a spoiled brat who lacks manners.

c)

Maria isn’t meeting Gretel’s needs.

d)

she is very impatient when it comes to hygiene and other such personal matters.

73.

What does the following quote from Maria suggest about her (as well as many other Germans) who were unhappy with the way things were under Hitler’s rule?


"..if you have any sense at all, you will stay quiet and concentrate on your school work and do whatever your father tells you. We must all just keep ourselves safe until this is all over. That's what I intend to do anyway. What more can we do than that after all? It's not up to us to change things." (p. 65)

a)

By telling herself that there’s nothing she can do to change things, Maria feels powerless and plunges into a deep depression that prevents her from doing her job to the best of her ability.

b)

By telling Bruno that they must just stay safe until the war is over, Maria is teaching Bruno that safety comes first.

c)

By telling herself that there’s nothing she can do to change things, she accepts her powerlessness and goes about her daily routine, trying not to think about the horrible crimes being committed by the Nazi party.

d)

By telling Bruno that they must just stay safe until the war is over, she is suggesting that Bruno enlist in the military when he grows up so that he can be just like his father and keep the German citizens safe.

74.

What was the author’s purpose in including the anecdote about Herr Roller,

the old man who "was often seen walking up and down the street at all hours of the day or night, having terrible arguments with himself" as well as Mother's response to Bruno's laughter (seen below)? (p. 67)


"'He suffered a terrible injury during the Great War, an injury to his head...It's nothing to laugh at. You have no idea of what the young men went through back then. Their suffering...It was many years ago,...Before you were born. Franz was one of the young men who fought for us in the trenches. Your father knew him very well back then; I believe they served together.'


'And what happened to him?' asked Bruno.


'It doesn't matter...War is not a fit subject for conversation." (pp. 68-69)

a)

to highlight how immature and mischievous Bruno is since he laughed at the old man’s behavior.

b)

to lighten the mood given the depressing topic of the Holocaust.

c)

to emphasize what a terrible war World War I was by showing one of its survivors still suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) several years later.

d)

to show how Mother purposely avoids the topic of war, thus allowing her to continue ignoring the horrible crimes her husband is committing in the name of war.

75.
What is the main reason behind Bruno’s fondness for Grandmother?
a)
Grandmother spoils him and treats him like a king.
b)
While Mother insists that Bruno be polite and well-mannered, Grandmother allows Bruno to act however he please with no regard for social manners or courtesy.
c)
While Father treats children as if they were meant to be seen and not heard, Grandmother celebrates their talents and allows them to express themselves on stage.
d)
Grandmother always gives Bruno candy when he visits.
76.
What makes Grandmother different from any other character we’ve seen thus far?
a)
She loves putting on plays about German history and all the “great wrongs” that have been done to Germany.
b)
She enjoys drinking at parties.
c)
She speaks her mind and openly expresses her disapproval of Father and the Nazi Party.
d)
She has red hair.
77.
Why was the introduction of Herr Liszt important?
a)
Herr Liszt is most likely a spy trying to determine whether certain German citizens, including Bruno and Gretel, were disloyal to the Nazi party and report them if they were not so that they could be re-educated.
b)
Herr Liszt is a private teacher/tutor with who really enjoys history. Bruno's favorite new subject could end up being history because of this fact.
c)
The fact that he discourages Bruno from reading fiction will create a conflict with Grandmother who teaches Bruno about drama and the theater.
d)
Herr Liszt is a private teacher/tutor with views that are strongly aligned to the Nazi party and its ideologies. This places Bruno and Gretel at risk for youth indoctrination (teaching young people to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them whatsoever).
78.
Which of the following aspects of the story is most likely NOT historically accurate?
a)
Bruno can only see male prisoners from his bedroom window.
b)
Herr Liszt, a private tutor, is allowed to teach with an emphasis on history.
c)
Shmuel, a very small nine-year-old, is living and working in the camp.
d)
Pavel is now a waiter and no longer a doctor.
79.
What is the most likely reason the author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel?
a)
The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel in order to emphasize the fact that these are two human beings who are very similar in some ways but not in social status, nationality, or religion which ultimately causes them to lead incredibly different lives.
b)
The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel to suggest that they could be twins, as Bruno said.
c)
The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel in order to give the boys something to bond over during their initial (first) meeting. This in turn will lead to a lasting friendship between the two boys.
d)
The author chose to give the same exact date of birth to both Bruno and Shmuel to suggest that Shmuel is Bruno's brother from another mother.
80.
Which of the following pieces of textual evidence suggests that Lieutenant Kotler isn't solely (only) concerned with being a professional and tough Nazi soldier?
a)
"On most days the young lieutenant looked very smart, striding around in a uniform that appeared to have been ironed while he was wearing it. His black boots always sparkled with polish and his yellow-blond hair was parted at the side and held perfectly in place with something that made all the comb marks stand out in it, like a field that had just been tilled." (p. 71)
b)
"Take this little man to the storage shed at the back of the main house. Lined up along a side wall are some old tyres (tires). He will select one and you are to carry it wherever he asks you to, is that understood?" -- Lieutenant Kotler (p. 76)
c)
"And afterwards, when you return to the kitchen, make sure you wash your hands before touching any of the food, you filthy--" --Lieutenant Kotler (p. 76)
d)
Lieutenant Kotler still strode around in his black boots as if there was no one in the whole world of any more importance than him, and when he wasn't with Father he was standing in the driveway talking to Gretel while she laughed hysterically and twirled her hair around her fingers, or whispering alone in rooms with Mother." (pp. 95-96)
81.
Several characters in the novel represent a specific type of German during this specific time period. Lieutenant Kotler represents _____________________________.
a)
the young men and women who were indoctrinated in the Hitler Youth organization.
b)
Hitler’s ideal Aryan male.
c)
the young men who worked in the German labor camps that were meant to instill a love of work in the German youth.
d)
Adolf Hitler himself.
82.
Which of the following pieces of textual evidence best emphasizes Bruno's extreme naivete and Shmuel's unfortunate understanding of the situation?
a)
"'It's so unfair,' said Bruno. 'I don't see why I have to be stuck over here on this side of the fence where there's no one to talk to and no one to play with and you get to have dozens of friends and are probably playing for hours every day. I'll have to speak to Father about it.' 'Where did you come from?' asked Shmuel, narrowing his eyes and looking at Bruno curiously." (p. 111)
b)
"'Poland...That's not as good as Germany, is it?' Shmuel frowned. 'Why isn't it?' he asked." (p. 111)
c)
"'Where I come from is much nicer than Berlin,' said Shmuel, who had never been to Berlin. 'Everyone there is friendly and we have lots of people in our family and the food is a lot better, too.'" (p. 114)
d)
"'I think Poland is in Denmark,' said Bruno, growing more confused even though he was trying to sound clever. 'Because that's many miles away,' he repeated for added confirmation. Shmuel stared at him for a moment and opened his mouth and closed it twice, as if he was considering his words carefully. 'But this is Poland,' he said finally." (p. 112)
83.

Why might Grandmother compare herself to a blank wall in the following quote?


"I [Grandmother] was merely the blank wall to whom you [Grandfather] addressed your words. As usual." (p. 91)

a)

This comparison suggests that Grandmother feels like she has to brace herself against Grandfather's harsh criticism of her as well as his excessive profanity. This suggests that they may not have a very healthy relationship anymore.

b)

This comparison suggests that Grandmother actively ignores Grandfather during this conversation since his opinions about the current state of affairs differ so greatly from her own.

c)

Grandfather may have discussed the dangers of speaking out at this particular Christmas party given the fact that there would be many Nazi soldiers there but, because there is a metaphorical barrier between Grandfather and Grandmother when it comes to the topic of their son's employment, Grandmother may not have been willing to listen.

d)

Grandfather talks at Grandmother rather than engaging in conversation with her to see what her opinion might be.

84.
Which of the following can be inferred from the following statements made by Bruno? "Poland...That's not as good as Germany, is it?" (p. 111) "Germany is the greatest of all countries...We're superior." (p. 112)
a)
Bruno truly believes that Germany is the greatest country in the world.
b)
Bruno is a true patriot and loves his country dearly.
c)
Like many children do, Bruno repeats these things because he has heard his father say them.
d)
Like many children do, Bruno tries to one-up Shmuel in the conversation.
85.
What is the symbolism behind the fence in this novel?
a)
Given the fact that the fence is a barbed wire one, it symbolizes the extreme pain and suffering the Jewish people endured. The fence draws attention to the fact that the camp was an instrument of torture by which innocent prisoners were subjected to horrific conditions that caused intense physical, emotional, and spiritual pain.
b)
While the fence is a physical boundary that separates Bruno and Shmuel, the fence is a symbol of all the social boundaries (rules he must obey, limitations placed on his behavior, etc.) that have been placed on Bruno by the adults in his life and by German society at large as well as the boundaries that were forcibly placed on Jewish people in Europe at that time (rules they had to obey, laws that limited their behavior, separation from general public, etc.). The fence is also a symbol of the man-made barriers (physical and otherwise) that separate groups of people (based on race, religion, class, sexual orientation, nationality, political views, etc.).
c)
Since Bruno continues to be completely naive and oblivious to the horrors of the concentration camp he sees just outside his bedroom window, the fence symbolizes the mental block that prevents Bruno from coming to any sort of understanding about this place and the unspeakable acts taking place there.
d)
While the fence is a physical barrier that prevents Bruno and Shmuel from playing together and fully realizing the potential of their newfound friendship, the fence is a symbol of all the walls humans build up inside themselves to cope with extreme emotions. These walls prevent people from interacting with others in a meaningful way, being completely open and vulnerable with friends or loved ones, and building truly healthy relationships with others.
86.
What is the symbolism of clothing within the novel?
a)
Clothing symbolizes a character's social status and therefore affects the way he/she acts towards others as well as the way other characters perceive him/her.
b)
Clothing symbolizes a character's fashion sense and therefore affects the way he/she makes purchases at a clothing store as well as the items other characters purchase for him/her.
c)
Clothing symbolizes a character's past and each thread tells a story as it is woven into that character's life garment.
d)
Clothing symbolizes the distrust that Germans felt toward one another under Hitler's reign because different uniforms suggested different things about what was safe to discuss with the characters wearing those uniforms.
87.

Read the following passage. What do you think Pavel means by his reply?


"'When did you arrive at Out-With?' asked Bruno.


"'I think I've always been here,' [Pavel] said finally in a quiet voice." (p. 84)

a)

Pavel has had a long day at work and is looking forward to going home.

b)

Pavel has had to endure the horrific conditions of the camp for a long time and, since there doesn't seem to be an end in sight, it feels like it has been an eternity since his arrival at Out-With. This comment is a reflection of the effects this traumatic experience has had on Pavel.

c)

Pavel has no concept of time anymore since he is such an old man. This comment is a reflection of his senility.

d)

Pavel has worked in the camp for a very long time, first as a doctor and then as a waiter. This comment merely addresses the length of his stay at Out-With.

88.
Which of the following is a central theme of the Boy in the Striped Pajamas?
a)
Friends react differently to stressful situations when playing together.
b)
Friendship can develop between people with different preferences.
c)
Friendship has obstacles that must be overcome to form a close bond.
d)
Friends can be unaware of an inequality within the relationship.
89.

What do the following lines from the excerpt most likely reveal about Shmuel?

a)

Shmuel is too busy to eat and is annoyed with Bruno for trying to distract him from his job.

b)

Shmuel is envious of Bruno’s sandwich and is overwhelmed by the responsibilities he has been given.

c)

Shmuel is hungry but is afraid he will get into trouble if he stops polishing the glasses.

d)

Shmuel is determined to win Lieutenant Kotler’s respect and feels he must complete his task of polishing glasses.

90.

Based on the actions by Lieutenant Kotler in the excerpt, which inference can most likely be made about how he will act after he asks, “Do you know this boy, Bruno?”

a)

He will realize he has been cruel to Shmuel and Bruno.

b)

He will apologize to Shmuel and Bruno for frightening them.

c)

He will get angrier with Shmuel for being Bruno’s friend.

d)

He will let Shmuel stop polishing the glasses to play with Bruno.

91.

What does paragraph 21 reveal about Bruno?

a)

Bruno presents himself as being more courageous than he acts.

b)

Bruno shows his fear to his friend but hides his fear from others.

c)

Bruno behaves with discipline and manners in front of authority.

d)

Bruno has responsibilities that require him to behave maturely.

92.
What does the reader most likely understand about the relationship between Bruno and Shmuel that Bruno does not understand?
a)
That Shmuel is a harder worker and is unwilling to play with Bruno.
b)
That Shmuel has visited Bruno’s home many times before.
c)
That Bruno’s words to Shmuel are thoughtless and inconsiderate.
d)
That Bruno has had more schooling than Shmuel has had.
93.
What mostly causes Bruno to recognize that he and Shmuel are dissimilar?
a)
The kind of glasses they own.
b)
How they respond to orders.
c)
The type of food they eat.
d)
How their hands look.
94.
Which piece of evidence shows that Bruno and Shmuel are dissimilar?
a)
"…he saw sixty-four small glasses, the ones his Mother used…”
b)
“…his eyes were focused on the chicken and stuffing…”
c)
“…his hand appeared healthy and full of life.”
d)
“He looked towards Bruno, his eyes pleading…”
95.
"Sinking shoulders”; “terrified eyes”; and “broad smile” describes which character?
a)
Shmuel
b)
Bruno
c)
Lieutenant Kotler
d)
None of the above
96.
“marched” ; “glared” ; and “shouted” describes which character?
a)
Shmuel
b)
Bruno
c)
Lieutenant Kotler
d)
None of the above
97.
“felt guilty” ; “frowned” ; and "small for his age” describes which character?
a)
Shmuel
b)
Bruno
c)
Lieutenant Kotler
d)
None of the above
98.
Who is Ms. Aguilar's favorite Disney character?
a)
Ariel
b)
Ursula
c)
Maleficient
d)
Cruella de Ville
99.
What does Mrs. LaGesse absolutely hate in her class? Select all that apply.
a)
Sleepers
b)
Gum Chewing
c)
Late Work
d)
Dripping Sounds
100.
What is Mrs. Garcia's theme song?
a)
Jaws theme
b)
Threatening Witch (Wizard of Oz)
c)
Imperial March
d)
Waltz to the Death

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