The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Why do Bruno and his family move to “Out-With”?

• They are Jewish.

• Bruno’s dad is in charge of the camp.

• They can't afford their house in Berlin.

• They want to live in the countryside.

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How does Bruno’s mother feel about moving to “Out-With?”

• unhappy

• afraid

• fine

• eager

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What lie did Bruno tell Lt. Kotler?

• That Bruno had never spoken to Shmuel.

• That Bruno had offered Shmuel some food.

• That Shmuel was his friend.

• That Shmuel knew him.

Why don’t the soldiers notice that Bruno ISN’T Jewish or a prisoner?

• He has brown eyes and brown hair.

• His hair is shaved and he is wearing striped pajamas.

• His clothes are dirty and torn.

• He doesn’t talk.

What happens to Bruno in the air tight room?

• When it stops raining he goes to Shmuel's hut

• Bruno is in a gas chamber and dies with Shmuel

• Bruno shouts for help and is let out by the soldiers

• Bruno falls asleep and wakes up back in his bed.

How does the author use the setting of Auschwitz to enhance the themes of innocence and brutality in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?

• By contrasting the peaceful home of Bruno with the harsh conditions of the camp

• By showing the technological advancements made during the war

• By focusing on the daily comforts enjoyed by Bruno’s family

• By ignoring the setting to focus on character interactions

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In what way does the historical setting of the Holocaust impact the plot development of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"?

• It provides a backdrop for a tale of fantasy and adventure.

• It intensifies the tragic elements of the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel.

• It leads to a resolution where all characters find happiness.

• It is irrelevant to the personal stories of the characters.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is Bruno referring to when he says "Out-With"?

• Hitler

• moving

• Auschwitz

• Sobibor

How does the author use the innocence of Bruno to comment on the theme of ignorance versus knowledge?

• By showing Bruno’s lack of understanding of his father’s job

• By depicting Bruno as well-educated about the war

• By illustrating Bruno’s disinterest in learning about his surroundings

• By having Bruno teach Shmuel about the outside world

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the character of Shmuel serves as a contrast to Bruno. What aspect of Shmuel’s life most significantly highlights this contrast?

• Shmuel’s knowledge about the outside world

• Shmuel’s experiences in the concentration camp

• Shmuel’s aspirations to become a soldier

• Shmuel’s family background in academia

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking