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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas : QUIZ FOR CHAPTERS 15 - 17

Instructions: Answer the following questions to test your knowledge and understanding of the text. 1. List 2 reasons why Bruno dislikes Lieutenant Kotler. (Any 2)

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2. Shmuel mentions, “Everyone on my side of the fence looks like this now,” and none

of it made sense to Bruno. Why is Bruno not able to fathom what is going on at Out-With? ____________________________________________________________________

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3. Why does Bruno not speak up to defend Shmuel from Lieutenant Kotler and how did

he feel after that? ____________________________________________________________________

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4. Why does Shmuel have bruises on his face and what does Bruno think is the cause

of these bruises? ____________________________________________________________________

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5. Why would Grandmother “turn in her grave” if she knew that the Fury had sent one of

the wreaths? ____________________________________________________________________

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6. Why does Bruno say that the friendship between him and Shmuel is “the strangest

friendship” he has ever had? ____________________________________________________________________

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7. Lieutenant Kotler has been transferred away from Out-With and his departure came about “very suddenly”. Why do you think Lieutenant Kotler was sent away? ____________________________________________________________________

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8. What does Gretel say when Bruno asks why they are not allowed on the other side of

the fence? ____________________________________________________________________

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9. What do Bruno and Gretel say when Father asks them if they are happy at

Auschwitz? Why do they say that? ____________________________________________________________________

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10. Father says, “Perhaps this is not a place for children.” Why does he say that?

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