The Striped Pajamas Quiz: Chapters 17-18

What item does Bruno leave behind at the fence before crawling under it in Chapter 18?

• His shoes

• His hat

• His coat

• His book

Who does Bruno go to find with Shmuel in the camp?

• Shmuel’s father

• Pavel

• Lieutenant Kotler

• Gretel

What is the weather like on the day Bruno goes under the fence?

• Sunny and warm

• Cold and rainy

• Hot and humid

• Snowy

What does Bruno wear to blend in with the other children on Shmuel’s side of the fence?

• His striped pajamas

• His school uniform

• His father’s coat

• His regular clothes

How does Bruno’s family realize he is missing?

• They find his note

• They see his shoes by the fence

• Gretel tells them

• Shmuel tells them

Evaluate the impact of the weather on Bruno and Shmuel’s search for Shmuel’s father inside the camp.

• The rain makes them more noticeable to the guards.

• The cold and rain make their search more difficult and uncomfortable.

• The weather helps them find Shmuel’s father faster.

• The weather has no effect on their search.

Using evidence from Chapters 17-18, explain how Bruno’s perspective on the camp changes after he enters it.

• He realizes it is not a fun place and feels scared.

• He thinks it is just like his home.

• He wants to live there permanently.

• He believes it is a place for games.

Based on the events in Chapters 17-18, infer why Bruno’s family is devastated at the end of Chapter 18.

• They are upset about moving again.

• They realize Bruno is missing and likely dead.

• They are angry at Bruno for disobeying.

• They are sad about Shmuel’s father.

Assess how the author uses foreshadowing in Chapters 17-18 to hint at the tragic ending.

• By describing Bruno’s excitement to explore

• By mentioning the dangers of the camp and Bruno’s disappearance

• By focusing on Bruno’s friendship with Shmuel

• By showing Bruno’s dislike for his home

Why is the discovery of Bruno’s clothes by the fence important to the resolution of the story?

• It helps the family realize what happened to Bruno.

• It shows Bruno wanted to run away.

• It proves Bruno was playing a game.

• It means Bruno was caught by the guards.