The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas CH 1-12 Test

Front

What causes Bruno and Gretel to feel uncomfortable with Lieutenant Kotler?

Back

Lieutenant Kotler is disrespectful and rude to Pavel.

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Why does Bruno think they had to move to their new home?

Back

Bruno thinks they had to move because his father is being punished.

Front

How old is Bruno?

Back

Bruno is 9 years old.

Front

Why does Maria take up for Bruno's father?

Back

Maria is grateful that he gave her a job and paid for her mother's hospital care and funeral.

Front

Why was Grandmother unimpressed with her son’s new uniform?

Back

Grandmother thought that her son should care less about the uniform and more about what it represented.

Front

What is the significance of the uniform in the story?

Back

The uniform represents authority and the moral implications of the character's actions.

Front

How does Bruno's perspective on his father's job change throughout the story?

Back

Bruno initially admires his father's job but later questions the morality of it.

Front

What role does Pavel play in the story?

Back

Pavel is a Jewish servant who represents the oppressed and is treated poorly by the soldiers.

Front

How does the relationship between Bruno and Gretel evolve?

Back

Bruno and Gretel's relationship is strained due to their differing views on their new home and their father's job.

Front

What does Bruno's friendship with Shmuel symbolize?

Back

Bruno's friendship with Shmuel symbolizes innocence and the possibility of understanding across divides.