WorksheetsThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
At the beginning of the book (in Chapter 1), where did the story take place?
Prague, Czech Republic
Auschwitz, Poland
Berlin, Germany
Paris, France
According to innocent Bruno, what was the name of the place that his family moved to?
In-with
Up-with
On-with
Out-with
What was the occupation of Bruno's father?
Fishmonger
Teacher
Minister
Military Officer
What did Bruno love about his previous house in the city?
It was in the middle of nowhere.
It was large and comfortable.
It was quiet as there were no friends nearby.
It was small but cozy.
How were the children on the other side of the fence treated by the soldiers?
The soldiers shouted at them and told them to create a single line.
The soldiers told them to play and have fun.
The soldiers told them to sing.
The soldiers told them to laugh and put their hands together.
After meeting with his father to complain about the new house, Bruno saluted his father and said "Hail Hitler."
This shows that Bruno is ___.
Cruel for honoring Adolf Hitler.
Obnoxious for mocking his father.
Innocent for thinking the salute meant "goodbye for now".
Funny for making a joke to his father.
This is how Bruno thought of his sister.
A dreadful case
A hopeless case
A helpless case
A tiresome case
How did Maria react when Bruno called his father 'stupid'?
Maria slapped Bruno on the cheek.
Maria had Bruno arrested.
Maria insisted that his father was a good man.
Maria agreed with Bruno.
What did Bruno do to entertain himself?
He used some rope and a tyre to make a swing.
He made a tree house.
He imagined that he was in a different place.
He picked a fight with Pavel.
When Bruno asked his father about the people outside of their house at Auschwitz, how did his father reply?
"They're not really people at all, Bruno."
"They are our enemy in this war."
"They are criminals who need to be punished."
"They are Jews."
Who did Bruno meet when he was exploring along the fence in Chapter 10?
Pavel
Kotler
Shmuel
Roller
How did the grandparents spend time with the children?
Grandmother created a play every Christmas or birthday party and made costumes to be worn by the children for the play.
Grandmother cooked delicious food for the family.
The grandparents did not spend time with the children.
Grandfather and grandmother wanted the children to become soldiers just like their father and helped them in their studies.
What was an interesting fact that both Bruno and Shmuel shared?
They both did not wear shoes.
They both were very skinny.
They were born on the same day.
They had the same greyish skin colour.
Which war is the book set in?
World War I
World War II
The Korean War
The 100 year war
What did Pavel do before he came to Out-With?
He was a chef
He was a doctor
He was a soldier
He was a teacher
What were all the people that Bruno saw from his window wearing?
a pair of grey striped pyjamas
a pair of blue striped pyjamas
a pair of grey spotted pyjamas
a pair of grey plain pyjamas
What subjects does Herr Liszt feel are important for Bruno to study?
Maths and Science
Art and English
History and Geography
"But there was something about the new house that made Bruno think that no one ever laughed there; there was nothing to laugh at and nothing to be happy about."
Based on the quote above, how does Bruno feel about his new house?
He likes the house as he feels the new house is cool and fun; he loves the open space; he feels right at home.
He feels excited about the new house as he thought that it will be an adventure for him to explore and find new nooks and crannies! He can't wait to set up his room.
He dislikes the new house as he thought that it is old, dreary, cold and boring; he feels alone and not at home.
He is indifferent about the new house; it neither excites him or disappoints him.
