The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the main setting of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?

• A city in Germany

• A house near a concentration camp

• A school in England

• A farm in Poland

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who is the main character in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?

• Shmuel

• Gretel

• Bruno

• Pavel

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What motivates Bruno to explore the area around his new home?

• He is looking for new friends.

• He is following his sister.

• He is bored and curious.

• He is trying to find a way back to Berlin.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why does Shmuel appear sad and lonely when Bruno first meets him?

• He is new to the camp and hasn't made friends.

• He misses his family.

• He is always hungry and tired.

• All of the above.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What theme is primarily explored through the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel?

• The innocence of childhood

• The horrors of war

• The nature of authority

• The impact of propaganda

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Bruno's understanding of his father's job change throughout the novel?

• He becomes proud of his father's position.

• He remains unaware of the true nature of his father's job.

• He learns the truth and is horrified.

• He decides to follow in his father's footsteps.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the fence symbolize in the novel?

• Protection

• Separation and division

• Unity

• Mystery

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How are Bruno and Shmuel similar?

• They are both German.

• They both like to explore.

• They are the same age and share a sense of innocence.

• They both have many siblings.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What inference can be made about why Bruno's family moves to "Out-With"?

• His father received a job promotion.

• They wanted a change of scenery.

• They were escaping the war.

• Bruno's mother wanted to be closer to her family.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does Bruno's father's uniform represent in the novel?

• Pride and honor

• Authority and oppression

• Safety and security

• Wealth and success

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DOK Level 1: Recall