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WorksheetsThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas FINAL
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
When they first met, what did Bruno and Shmuel discover?
Neither of them liked his sister.
Both of them were named after a grandfather.
They had the same birthday.
Football was their favorite sport.
For the "final adventure," Bruno was excited about the prospect of...
joining the bous for a game with his new ball
meeting his new friend's family for the first time
sneaking more food for Shmuel to share with his friends
exploring the world on the other side of the fence
Where does the story begin?
Paris, France
London, England
Berlin, Germany
New York City, United States
How were the soldiers treating the people living in the camp?
The soldiers were being nice and laughing with the people in the camp.
The soldiers were shouting at the people and making them march all around.
The soldiers were ignoring all of the people and standing far from them.
The soldiers were feeding the people a light meal (bread and water).
Why does Bruno have to move away in the beginning?
because he is being sent to boarding school
because his father lost his job
because they are Jewish
because his father was promoted to a new job
How does Bruno feel about moving away in the beginning? How can we tell?
he is sad (he will miss his friends)
he is excited (he loves adventures)
he is timid (he is nervous about leaving his grandparents)
he is happy (he is ready to make a new friend)
Who does Bruno think the people in the striped pajamas are when he first arrives to the new house?
ranchers
slaves
farmers
Jews
What important realization does Bruno's mother have (because of Lieutenant Kotler) that creates a change in her character from happy to depressed?
she realizes her mother-in-law is dead
she realizes that her son is stuck in the concentration camp
she realizes that Jews are being killed and burned
she realizes her son is dead
What does Bruno think about Shmuel when he first meets him?
he thinks Shmuel is a farmer who gets to play games with other kids on the other side of the fence
he thinks Shmuel must be a bad farmer because he is so hungry
he thinks Shmuel is a Jew and will be in the concentration camp for life
he thinks Shmuel is in boarding school where they wear uniforms with numbers
Why did Bruno change into stripped pajamas?
He wanted to work on the farm
Because the officer told him to
Because he didn't like his clothes
To help Shumel find his dad
What is the mood of the movie in the first scene? How can you tell?
serious- because there is tension between the children and the adults
happy- because the music is is happy and the children are laughing
angry- because the adults are yelling
humorous- because the music is goofy and the children are laughing
How do we know that the grandmother does not like Nazis? Check all that apply?
she shows disgust at her son's party for his promotion
she will not come to visit her son and his family while they are next to the concentration camp
she protests in Berlin before being bombed by Hitler
she would not have wanted Hitler's signed card on her coffin
Why would Bruno's parents not tell him the truth about the people in the striped pajamas?
because children were not supposed to know about the Holocaust
because they wanted to protect him from the ugly truth of the war
because Hitler would not allow it
because they did not know the truth themselves
Who is Pavel?
the name of tone of the Nazi lieutenants at the house
the maid who helps Bruno and Gretel
the boy in the concentration camp
the Jew who helps out at the house
Who is Pavel?
the name of tone of the Nazi lieutenants at the house
the maid who helps Bruno and Gretel
the boy in the concentration camp
the Jew who helps out at the house
Who is Lieutenant Kotler?
the officer that guards the gas chamber at the end
Bruno's father
Shmuel's father
the Nazi officer at Bruno's new house
What actions support the claim that Lieutenant Kotler is cruel? (choose all that apply)
he beat up Pavel when he spilled the wine at the dinner table
He said, "They smell even worse when they're burning."
he screamed at Shmuel for stealing and hit him later for it
he screamed at Pavel like an animal to go get Bruno a tire for the swing
What would Bruno rather read than the Nazi Germany history books the tutor assigns?
the newspaper
the Bible
historical fiction
adventure books
How does Gretel change in the movie?
she loses her childlike innocence
she becomes more of a "good Nazi", supporting Hitler and the cause
she loses respect for her father because she sees him as weak compared to Hitler
she learns the truth about the concentration camps and writes protest letters to the newspaper
Who is the "Hopeless Case" that Bruno talks about?
Fury
Father
Gretel
Maria
Before Out-with Pavel worked as a ..
lawyer
scientist
doctor
resturant owner
Who is "The Fury"?
Father
American president at the time
Adolf Hitler
Bruno's dog
What is one of the things that Bruno misunderstands?
The fact that he is the shortest kid in his class
Why the fence isn't electrified
The beautiful blonde woman's name
The danger of where he is living
What event leads to Bruno and Shmuel's terrible plan to sneak Bruno into the camp?
Shmuel's grandfather goes missing.
Josef, Shmuel's brother, goes missing.
Shmuel's papa goes missing.
They are trying to find Shmuel's mama.
Father's "very special job" is
a chef for Hitler
a spy for Hitler
a Commandant for Hitler
a teacher at Bruno's school
What does Shmuel think when he sees Bruno in the striped pajamas?
He thinks he looks silly.
He thinks Bruno looks like a "fat Jew".
He thinks Bruno will never pass as a Jew.
He thinks Bruno looks like a clown.
What was Shmuel's father's job?
Watchmaker
Doctor
Lawyer
Politician
What does Lieutenant Kotler accidentally admit during dinner?
He admits that his father left Germany for Switzerland.
He admits he has fallen in love with Bruno's mother.
He admits that he does like being a soldier.
He admits that he hates Bruno.
Why might Lt. Kotler's father want to leave Germany in 1938?
His father disagreed with Hitler and his policies.
He wanted to escape his family.
He wanted to get a new job in Japan.
He needed to get treatment for his tuberculous.
Who did Lt. Kotler attack during dinner?
Pavel
Bruno
Hitler
Bruno's mother
Why does Bruno become happier at Out-With?
He is allowed to explore his new home
He has Shmuel to talk to
He is getting along with Gretel
How does the novel end?
Father dies.
Bruno and Shmuel search for Papa. They end up dying in a gas chamber.
Mother joins the circus.
Bruno eventually shares cake with Gretel.
Who is Gretel?
Bruno's sister
Bruno's babysitter
Bruno's mother
Bruno's maid
How old is Bruno?
12 years old
5 years old
6 years old
9 years old
What is off limits at all times with no exceptions?
The backyard of the house
The road
Father's office
The basement where the servants live
What does Mother say to Bruno about his Father's work?
That it's important work for the country.
That it's scary work.
That it's a boring job.
That it takes a lot of time.
Which of these were Bruno's favorite parts of his old house?
the yard where he had a tire swing
the window overlooking the city
how close his grandparents lived to their house
sliding down the bannister
Which of these were Bruno's favorite parts of his old house?
the yard where he had a tire swing
the window overlooking the city
how close his grandparents lived to their house
sliding down the bannister
Why doesn't Bruno tell anyone about Shmuel?
He is ashamed of his friendship with Shmuel
He thinks he may not be allowed to be friends with Shmuel
He believes Lt. Kotler can hurt Shmuel
What city in Germany is Bruno's family based in before his father gets promoted?
Munich
Berlin
Hamburg
Dresden
Where is the father of Lt. Kotler living?
Austria
America
Switzerland
Poland
