Boy in the Striped Pajamas- Chapter 1-4

Front

How does Bruno feel about his new house?

Back

He feels the new house is old, dreary, cold and boring; he feels alone and not at home.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Why does Bruno's family move from Berlin to 'Out With'?

Back

Bruno's dad had to move for work.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does Bruno see outside the window in his bedroom?

Back

He sees what we can infer is a concentration camp.

Front

Who are the 'monsters' that Bruno refers to in Chapter 3?

Back

His sister Gretel's friends.

Front

What does the term 'exasperation' mean?

Back

Irritation, extreme annoyance.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

Back

The setting highlights the stark contrast between Bruno's previous life in Berlin and his new life near a concentration camp.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Bruno's relationship with his sister Gretel evolve in the early chapters?

Back

Bruno finds Gretel annoying and often refers to her as a 'Hopeless Case'.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does Bruno's perspective reveal about childhood innocence?

Back

Bruno's naive understanding of his surroundings emphasizes the theme of innocence amidst the horrors of war.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does Bruno's father play in the story?

Back

Bruno's father is a high-ranking officer in the Nazi regime, which influences the family's move and their lifestyle.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the author use dialogue to develop characters in the first four chapters?

Back

Dialogue reveals the personalities and relationships of characters, such as Bruno's innocence and Gretel's maturity.

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CCSS.RL.8.3