WorksheetsThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Ch. 16-20
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
“But mother didn’t have a Shmuel of her own.”
What is the significance of this thought from Bruno?
she was lonely and needed a friend to talk to
she really liked Jewish kids
she preferred Shmuel to Bruno
she hates her husband's jokes
How does Bruno’s mother react to her husband’s claim that living there is their duty?
she thinks that Germans are rubbish, especially Nazis
she said nothing because she was scared
she accepted it fully as an officer's wife
she says that this was his assignment, not theirs. He could stay if he wanted to.
Bruno's father accepted the Auschwitz job because
he wanted to further himself as a Nazi and Hitler supporter
he knew his family would enjoy their time at Auschwitz
he has little time for his wife and he hates his kids
it was a place where they could all learn about the horrors of war
What concession does Bruno’s father finally give to his wife and children?
they have to wait until the end of the war before going
they can return to Berlin, while he will remain there
they can have a holiday in Berlin but must return
the children can go back to Berlin, but his wife must remain
Why did the family go back to Berlin in this chapter?
To sell their old house.
For Father's work.
To attend Grandmother's funeral.
To deliver a wreath from the Fury.
How had Gretel changed?
She became girlier.
She became more serious about being a Nazi.
She started learning more.
She was nicer to Bruno.
Why didn't Bruno understand Gretel's explanation about the fence?
He didn't like the Jews.
He didn't know how to pronounce Auschwitz.
He couldn't understand why the White Germans didn't like the Jews.
Gretel didn't know why the fence was there.
What happened to make Bruno look more like Shmuel?
He lost a lot of weight.
He had to shave his head as a punishment.
He became ill.
He had to shave his head because of lice.
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
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.
