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WorksheetsThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Chapter 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where does Bruno's family live?
London
Paris
New York
Berlin
What type of house does Bruno's family live in?
A little country cottage
A five-storey town house
A semi-detached house
An apartment in a tower block
Why is Maria packing Bruno's suitcase?
Bruno's family is going on a holiday.
Bruno is being sent away to a boarding school.
Bruno's father has a new job and the family is moving with him.
It is too dangerous to keep living in Berlin.
Who is Maria?
Bruno's nanny
Bruno's sister
Bruno's mum
The family's maid
What does Bruno have in the back of his wardrobe?
The things that belong to him that are nobody else's business
A secret supply of sweets and chocolate
Old clothes he doesn't want to wear anymore
His collection of comic books
Which quote tells us Bruno was feeling irritated?
"'What are you doing here?'"
"he asked in as polite a tone as he could muster"
"'You take your hands off my things.'"
"his mother had always told him that he was treat Maria respectfully"
Who is Gretel?
Bruno's Mother
Bruno's sister
Bruno's nanny
Bruno's cat
What is Bruno's nickname for his sister?
Grouchy Gretel
Troublemaker
Gone Case
Hopeless Case
Which of these is probably a lie by Mother?
She told Bruno that the whole family was moving to away
She told Bruno they were leaving because of Father's job
She told Bruno it was going to be a great adventure
She told Bruno that they did not have a choice and had to move
Which one of these statements is untrue?
Bruno thought they were leaving because he had done something wrong.
Bruno thought they were sending him away alone.
Bruno thought he was his mother's favourite child.
Bruno thought his sister was the reason they had to leave Berlin.
Who does Bruno say came for dinner because his father is important?
The mayor of Berlin
A famous actor
The Fury
The Fire
Who exactly was the person Bruno referred to as the 'Fury'?
An angry man
Adolf Hitler (The Fuhrer)
Bruno's grandfather
Bruno's uncle
What does mother say will happen to Maria, Lars and Cook when the family leaves?
They will have to find new jobs.
They are getting fired.
They will look after the house while Bruno's family is away.
They are going with the family.
Which of these statements was NOT said about Father?
Father looked handsome in his uniform.
Father was a man to watch.
The Fury had big things planned for Father.
Father's job was important.
What is Bruno's father's job?
He is a pilot in the air force.
He is a doctor.
Bruno doesn't know but his father is very important.
He is a political party leader.
What are the names of Bruno's friends in Berlin?
Daniel, Stefan, Hans
Karl, Daniel and Martin
Martin, Gunther, Klaus
Luca, Emil, Schmidt
What does Bruno's reaction tell us about how he feels about saying goodbye to his friends?
Shock and disbelief
Anger and bitterness
Surprise and confusion
Sad and resigned
"We don't have as much time to prepare as I would have liked, thanks to some people." Who is Mother referring to?
The Fury
Maria, Lars, and Cook
Karl, Martin and Daniel
Father
Which part of the house does Bruno like best?
His bedroom
The banister
The dining room
The roof
When is Bruno allowed to enter his father's study?
After 5 pm
Whenever he wants
Never
Only on weekends
