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WorksheetsQuiz on 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'
Total questions: 107
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
Who directed the movie "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?
Steven Spielberg
Mark Herman
Christopher Nolan
Quentin Tarantino
In what year was "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" released?
2005
2008
2010
2012
What genre does "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" belong to?
Science Fiction
Comedy
Historical Drama
Fantasy
Who is Bruno in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?
A Jewish boy in a concentration camp
The 8-year-old son of a Nazi commandant
A high-ranking Nazi officer
Bruno’s older sister
What is one of the central themes discussed in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?
Technology and Innovation
Innocence and Friendship
Economic Growth
Space Exploration
What is the most intense moment of the film according to the document?
Bruno sneaking into the camp to help Shmuel
The opening scene
The final credits
A random conversation
Which aspect of the film is analyzed under "Cinematic Elements"?
Plot twists
Acting
Historical accuracy
Box office performance
What should students use to support their points in their writing?
Personal opinions
Evidence from the film
Quotes from critics
Random facts
What is one of the questions under "Personal Reflection & Opinion"?
How much money did the film make?
What did you like or dislike about the film?
Who directed the film?
What is the film's genre?
What is suggested for students to do before submitting their work?
Add more pages
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and clarity
Include more images
Change the font style
Why doesn't Bruno miss Berlin as much now?
Karl, Martin, and Daniel came to visit him.
His father has been spending more time with him.
He visits Shmuel every afternoon.
His mother has been spending more time with him.
Why did Bruno fill his pockets with bread and cheese before he left the house?
To feed the ducks.
He had allergies and mainly ate bread and cheese.
He took it so Gretel couldn't have any.
To have a snack for himself, and to feed Shmuel.
What did Maria tell Bruno about Pavel?
Pavel was a Jewish spy.
Pavel was a doctor in another life, and she told Bruno all that she knew about his life.
She wanted to marry Pavel.
Pavel was planning on escaping and she was going to help him.
Bruno wanted to know if Shmuel knew ____________ on his side of the fence.
Pavel
Father
Lieutenant Jones
the chef
Where does Shmuel want to work when he grows up?
He wants to work in a school.
He wants to work in a hospital.
He wants to work in a zoo.
He wants to work in the military.
What does Bruno want to be when he grows up?
A doctor.
A soldier.
A lawyer.
A teacher.
Why doesnt' Bruno tell his parents about Shmuel?
He thinks that his parents want let his be friends with Shmuel.
Bruno thinks that his parents want let him go out and explore anymore and want let him be friends with Shmuel and they will be upset at Bruno because he wasn't suppose to go up to that concentration camp.
Bruno doesn't think that they will get mad and he thinks that they will be happy and that they will let Shmuel come over for dinner.
Bruno thinks that his parents want let him explore anymore if they find out.
How does Bruno come out with the realization that he had better not disagree with anyone about anything at out-with
When Kotler got angry at Paval at dinner
When Shmuel tells him there is a lot of people on his side of the fence
When father was yelling at Gretel to eat her food
When father was asking Kotler about his life
Why do you think that Bruno's father is concerned about Lieutenant Kotler's family history
Because Kotler is rude
Because father said its not an appropriate topic at dinner
Because Kotler has not talked to his dad in a long time
Kotler won't talk about it
A similarity with Bruno and Shmuel
Both boys are small
Both boys do not want to live at Out With
Both boys are the same age
All of the above
Which of the following best describes Lt. Kotler
Hardworking, considerate
Thoughtful, kind
Mean, inconsiderate
Handsome, old
A difference between Bruno and Shmuel is
Their age
Their religion
What is true about Bruno's mother?
She enjoys long hikes
She doesn't want to live at Out With
She doesn't like oatmeal for breakfast
She was once married to the Fury
What historical event is the novel 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' set during?
American Civil War
French Revolution
Renaissance
Holocaust
What were the concentration camps used for during World War II?
Vacation resorts for the wealthy
Housing for military personnel
Imprisonment and extermination of millions of people
Educational facilities for children
What is the main theme of the novel 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?
The importance of fashion in wartime
The innocence of children and the impact of war
The impact of technology on modern warfare
The benefits of a healthy diet during war
Which countries were the main participants in World War II?
Spain, India, South Africa
Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the United States
France, China, Australia
Canada, Brazil, Mexico
What political party was in power in Germany during World War II?
Green Party
Communist Party
Socialist Party
Nazi Party (NSDAP)
What is the significance of the striped pajamas in the novel?
Signifies danger and fear, foreshadowing the events in the novel
Reflects happiness and comfort, providing a sense of security for the characters
Represents wealth and luxury, showing the privilege of the characters
Symbolizes innocence and ignorance, and contrasts with the harsh reality of the Holocaust
What were the living conditions like in the concentration camps?
Pleasant and enjoyable
Moderate and bearable
Comfortable and luxurious
Extremely harsh and inhumane
How did prejudice play a role in the events of the novel?
Characters made unfair judgments and discriminatory actions based on race, gender, or other factors.
Prejudice had no impact on the events of the novel
The characters were always fair and unbiased in their judgments
The novel did not address any issues related to prejudice
What were the consequences of the Holocaust?
The Holocaust resulted in the strengthening of international relationships and peace
The consequences of the Holocaust were minimal and had little impact on the world
The Holocaust led to increased tolerance and acceptance of diversity
The consequences of the Holocaust included the loss of millions of lives, the destruction of families and communities, and the lasting trauma and impact on survivors and future generations.
What were the consequences of the Nuremberg Laws and Hitler's final solution?
The Nuremberg Laws were a series of laws that were designed to protect the rights of Jewish citizens in Germany.
The Nuremberg Laws were a set of laws that were implemented to encourage diversity and inclusion in German society.
The Nuremberg Laws were a set of antisemitic laws implemented by the Nazi regime in Germany in 1935. They stripped Jews of their civil rights, making it easier for the Nazis to isolate and persecute them. These laws were a significant step towards the Holocaust.
The Nuremberg Laws were a set of laws that promoted equality and human rights for all citizens in Germany.
What point of view is shown when the narrator describes the actions of the characters, but not their thoughts or feelings?
Third person omniscient
Third person limited - omniscient
Third person objective
What can you infer based on this quote from the text: "They asked me to polish the glasses," said Shmuel. "They said they needed someone with tiny fingers."
They give Shmuel special treatment.
They needed a child, because the glasses are small.
Shmuel likes to help around the house.
Lieutenant Kotler gives Shmuel extra chores, because he is small.
Which sentence or phrase from the passage adds to the suspense in the story, and also indicates that the reader knows more than one of the characters in the story?
A: “That’s a question you never have to ask me,” said Shmuel who, although he had never met Gretel in his life, knew something about sarcasm too.
B: “No, if he comes back—” said Shmuel, shaking his head quickly and looking back and forth towards the door.
C: “I’m just supposed to be cleaning the glasses,” he said, looking at the bowl of water in front of him in despair and then looking back at the slices of chicken that Bruno held out to him.
D: “He’s not going to mind,” said Bruno, who was confused by how anxious Shmuel seemed. “It’s only food.”
What point of view is shown when the narrator gives the internal thoughts of all the characters?
Third person omniscient
Third person limited - omniscient
Third person objective
Which statement best describes the boys’ friendship at the end of the excerpt?
Shmuel is afraid of Bruno, but still wants to be his friend.
Bruno realizes that there are limits to his ability to be a friend.
The boys are steadfast friends and support each other all of the time.
Bruno is polite, but he is not really friendly with Shmuel.
If during our read we were only given the thoughts and feelings of Bruno and Shmuel, and only the actions of Lieutenant Kotler, what point of view would it be?
Third person limited - omniscient
Third person omniscient
Third person objective
None of the above
What point of view is shown when the narrator gives the internal thoughts of only 1 or 2 characters?
Third person omniscient
Third person limited - omniscient
Third person objective
Through the dialogue, we see Bruno eat in front of Shmuel. What does this tell us about Bruno?
Shmuel is very hungry.
Bruno is very hungry.
Shmuel is unaware of his awful situation.
Bruno is unaware of Shmuel's situation.
Shmuel is obviously very hungry, but tells Bruno he doesn't want the food. More specifically, he says"
"'No, if he comes back—' said Shmuel, shaking his head quickly and looking back and forth towards the door."
What can we infer is the reasoning behind Shmuel's decision?
Shmuel is afraid of being punished.
Shmuel is scared of admitting he already ate some.
Shmuel doesn't eat meat.
Shmuel is too polite to eat in front of Bruno.
We learn through reading our story that the inner thoughts of all 3 characters are revealed by a narrator. What point of view is this story?
Third person limited - omniscient
Third person omniscient
Third person objective
None of the above
What is the primary setting of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?
A small village in Germany
A concentration camp during the Holocaust
A school in Berlin
A farm in Poland
How does Bruno first meet Shmuel?
At a market in town
Through a hole in the fence of the concentration camp
At school
At a family dinner
What do the striped pajamas symbolize in the story?
Freedom
Wealth
the treatment of Jewish people during the Holocaust
Education
How does the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel challenge the concept of enemy lines?
They both dislike each other initially
They come from different backgrounds but form a strong bond
They never actually meet
They fight constantly
What impact does the war have on Bruno's family?
They become wealthier
They are forced to move to a house near a concentration camp
They start a new business
They adopt a child
What is Bruno's father's role in the story?
A soldier in the German army
A teacher
A commandant of the concentration camp-leader
A doctor
How does Bruno's mother react to their new home near the concentration camp?
She is excited about the move
She is indifferent
She is unhappy and distressed
She is unaware of the camp's existence
What does Bruno's exploring of the fence show us in the story?
His curiosity and innocence
His desire to escape
His fear of the unknown
His rebellion against his parents
What is the significance of the final scene where Bruno and Shmuel hold hands?
It shows their fear
It symbolizes their unbreakable friendship
It indicates their plan to escape
It shows their anger towards the soldiers
How does the author use the character of Shmuel to convey the horrors of the Holocaust?
By showing Shmuel's life before the camp
By detailing Shmuel's experiences and suffering in the camp
By making Shmuel a soldier
By showing Shmuel's escape from the camp
Bruno is
the main characters best friend
the father in the story
a soldier
the boy in the story
Mother is happy about the move the family made
true
false
neutral
neither happy or sad
Who is Gretel?
Bruno's babysitter
Bruno's sister
Father's secretary
Father's mother
Who are Maria & Lars?
Bruno's best friends
Gretel's best friend
the maid & the butler
the family cousins
Why does their family have to movie out of their home and away from Berlin?
Father's employer needs him to go somewhere else to perform a special job.
The family is moving to a larger home in a different neighborhood.
They have been evicted from their house.
They are moving to the country.
What does Bruno notice that all the people outside the window are wearing?
jeans & sweatshirt
grey striped pajamas and gray striped cap
Flannel pajamas
orange striped pajamas and tennis shoes
What is it called when authors puts images in our mind by appealing to our sense?
hyperbole
simile
idioms
imagery
This is an example of what type of figure of speech.. " Once in a blue moon" I eat broccoli.
hyperbole
idiom
simile
imagery
I was so hungry I could eat a horse is an example of what type of figurativ language.
idoim
hyperbole
simile
imagery
Her hair was black as the night is an example of what type of figurative language.
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
idiom
When I braided her hair, it kept slipping through my fingers because it was silk.
simile
metaphor
idiom
hyperbole
What can we infer about maria, the maid, due to the fact that she does not make eye contact when speaking.
She cannot see
She is rude
She is shy & submissive
she needs glasses
Using my context clues and inferencing skill I can infer that the word "sticken" means ______ from this sentence. I was awe stricken when I found out I made an F on my math quiz.
struck on the chest
overjoyed
troubled by an unwanted situation
hit with a stick
What is the name of the main character in the story?
Bruno
Elsa
Ralph
Gretel
Where does the family move to from Berlin?
Vienna
Occupied Poland
London
Paris
What does Bruno initially think the concentration camp is?
A farm
A factory
A school
A hospital
Who is the elderly man working in Bruno's house?
Schmuel
Ralph
Kotler
Pavel
What does Bruno's father reveal to him about the people in the camp?
They are criminals
They are prisoners of war
They are not people at all
They are soldiers
What does Bruno's father do for a living?
Doctor
Teacher
Farmer
Nazi officer
What does Bruno's mother discover about the camp from the tutor's teachings?
It is a school for children
It is a concentration camp for Jews
It is a military training center
It is a hospital for the sick
What does Bruno's father tell his family about the smoke coming from the camp?
It is from cooking food
It is from a chimney
It is from a factory
It is from burning garbage
What does Bruno bring for Schmuel when he visits the camp?
A chocolate bar
A book
A football
A toy
What happens to Bruno and Schmuel at the end of the story?
They escape the camp
They are reunited with their families
They are rescued by soldiers
They are taken to a gas chamber
How does Bruno describe the fence that separates him from Schmuel?
As a small wooden fence
As an unscalable wall
As a barbed wire fence
As a river
What is the profession of Bruno's grandfather before retirement?
A baker
A teacher
A soldier
An artist
What does Gretel, Bruno's sister, do with her dolls when they move to the new house?
She gives them away
She packs them in boxes
She arranges them to face the window
She throws them away
What is the name of the boy Bruno meets on the other side of the fence?
Karl
Daniel
Shmuel
Erik
What activity does Bruno's father prohibit him from doing around the house?
Playing loudly
Exploring the backyard
Visiting the kitchen
Going near the fence
How does Bruno's mother feel about moving to Auschwitz?
Excited
Indifferent
Angry
Unhappy
What is the reaction of Bruno's grandmother to his father's new job?
She is proud and throws a party
She is indifferent and doesn't care
She is upset and disapproves
She is confused and asks many questions
How does Bruno feel about his new home compared to his house in Berlin?
He finds it large and exciting
He thinks it's small and uncomfortable
He feels it's just like Berlin
He believes it's mysterious and adventurous
What subject does the tutor hired for Bruno and Gretel focus on the most?
History and the greatness of their country
Mathematics and its applications
Science and its discoveries
Literature and classic novels
What does Bruno find unusual about the children he sees in the camp from his window?
They all wear striped pajamas
They play soccer every afternoon
They attend school in the camp
They have pets with them
What is the significance of the book's title, 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?
It refers to Bruno's favorite outfit
It symbolizes the innocence of childhood
It is the uniform worn by the Jewish prisoners
It represents a popular children's book in the story
How does Bruno's perception of the camp change over time?
He begins to see it as a holiday camp
He starts to understand its true purpose
He believes it's a large farm where people work happily
He thinks it becomes more like his home in Berlin
What is the significance of the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel in the story?
It shows the importance of material possessions in a friendship
It highlights the benefits of isolation and segregation in society
It highlights the power of human connection and empathy despite the barriers of prejudice and discrimination.
It emphasizes the superiority of one race over another
How does the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel develop throughout the chapters 1-12?
They become friends by competing against each other
It develops as they continue to meet secretly at the fence and share their experiences and feelings.
They never actually become friends
Their friendship develops through open and honest communication
Explain the symbolism of the striped pajamas in the context of the story.
The striped pajamas symbolize wealth and luxury
The striped pajamas symbolize fear and anxiety
The striped pajamas symbolize freedom and liberation
The striped pajamas symbolize innocence and ignorance, as well as the contrast between the main character's world and the harsh reality of the Holocaust.
What do the striped pajamas represent in terms of the characters' relationships and the overall theme of the book?
The innocence and ignorance of the characters, as well as the contrast between their world and the harsh reality of the Holocaust.
The characters' love for fashion and style
The characters' fear of standing out and being different
The characters' desire for attention and admiration
How does the symbol of the striped pajamas contribute to the emotional impact of the story?
It symbolizes the characters' love for fashion
It represents the characters' passion for cooking
It represents the innocence and vulnerability of the characters.
It signifies the characters' fear of clowns
Discuss the role of empathy and understanding in the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel.
Competitiveness and rivalry are essential for their friendship to thrive.
Empathy and understanding are essential for their friendship to thrive.
Indifference and lack of understanding are essential for their friendship to thrive.
Jealousy and resentment are essential for their friendship to thrive.
How does the author use the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel to convey deeper themes and messages in the story?
Love, romance, and passion
Innocence, friendship, and the impact of war
Betrayal, rivalry, and competition
Loneliness, isolation, and despair
What are some key moments in the chapters 1-12 that highlight the bond between Bruno and Shmuel?
Bruno and Shmuel getting into a fight and never speaking again
Bruno ignoring Shmuel and refusing to help him
Shmuel betraying Bruno and revealing his secrets to others
Their secret meetings at the fence, shared experiences and conversations, and Bruno's willingness to help Shmuel find his father.
In what ways does the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel challenge societal norms and expectations?
They never interact with each other, maintaining the separation between their social classes.
They conform to societal expectations and reinforce the divide between their communities.
They cross the boundaries of their social classes and defy prejudices and hatred between their communities.
Their friendship has no impact on societal norms and prejudices.
How does the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel impact the overall narrative and the reader's perspective on the events in the story?
It makes the events seem less important
It humanizes the narrative and allows the reader to see the impact of the events on a personal level.
It has no impact on the overall narrative
It creates a more objective perspective on the events
