Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapters 8-13

What is the "Out-With"?

• Bruno's previous school.

• Bruno's father's workplace.

• The new house Bruno's family moves to.

• A nearby village.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How does the author utilize dramatic irony in these chapters?

• Bruno's father's knowledge about the camp.

• Bruno's mother's interactions with the soldiers.

• Bruno's innocent understanding of the camp's purpose.

• Shmuel's friendship with Bruno.

What is an example of foreshadowing in these chapters?

• Bruno finding a star-shaped piece of jewelry.

• Bruno's father receiving mysterious orders from his superiors.

• Bruno's mother's distress over their relocation.

• Bruno overhearing conversations about "the Fury".

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the author employ flashback in these chapters?

• Through Bruno's memories of his previous home.

• Through Shmuel's stories about his life before the camp.

• Through Bruno's father's reminiscence about his childhood.

• Through Bruno's dreams about his future.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What metaphor does Bruno use to describe the fence?

• "A line of sorrow."

• "A barrier of whispers."

• "A shield of darkness."

• "A wall of silence."

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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What is the purpose of Bruno's explorations in these chapters?

• To escape from the confines of the new house.

• To find a way to visit his grandparents.

• To discover the truth about the people beyond the fence.

• To search for hidden treasures in the surrounding area.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

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How does Gretel's attitude towards the family's new home change over time?

• She becomes more curious and adventurous.

• She becomes increasingly withdrawn and melancholic.

• She becomes obsessed with decorating her room.

• She becomes resentful and rebellious.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does Pavel play in the household?

• servant
• gardener
• chef
• driver

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author create tension regarding Bruno's father's job?

• By portraying him as a strict disciplinarian.

• By revealing his involvement with the camp.

• By hinting at his secret meetings with other officers.

• By showing his strained relationship with Bruno.

What does Bruno discover about Shmuel's circumstances?

• He learns that Shmuel is a prisoner.

• He finds out that Shmuel is an orphan.

• He discovers that Shmuel is an artist.

• He realizes that Shmuel is a soldier.