The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Ch. 1-4)

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the narrative perspective in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

Third person-limited

Third person-omniscient

Third person-objective

First person

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where does the story begin?

Paris, France

Munich, Germany

Berlin, Germany

New York City, United States

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why is Bruno reluctant to leave Berlin?

He has hidden a big treasure chest with all his belongings in Berlin.

His three best friends are in Berlin.

He will stay with his sister in the same room.

His mother will not follow them.

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the name of the place Bruno moves to?

Out-with

Up-with

In-with

On-with

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does Bruno see through his new bedroom window?

The city of Berlin

A farm

A playground

A concentration camp

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is Bruno's father's job?

Greengrocer

Chef

Teacher

Military Officer

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What theme does this quote from Bruno's father suggest?
"I remember when I was a child there were certain things that I didn't want to do, but when my father said that it would be better for everyone if I did them, I just put my best foot forward and got on with them."

The unbreakable bond between father and son

The importance of following directions

The danger of following orders blindly

Wisdom comes with age and experience

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Bruno refers to Gretel as ______.

A hopeless case

A helpless case

A dreadful case

A bully

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How old is Bruno?

7

8

9

10

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who is the author of the Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

John Boyne

Jane Boyce

John Boyce

Jane Boyne

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What was Bruno's favorite thing to do in Berlin?

Slide down the banistair

play with his dog

Bug his parents

Sneak into the garden to ruin the flowers

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

How does Gretel feel when she see's the kids out the window in Bruno's room?

Happy

Humorous

Scared

Excited

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What do Bruno and Gretel first believe the people in striped pajamas are?

soldiers

farmers

workers

students

14.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Why is Bruno disappointed with his new house?

It's very, very old.

It's right next to his school.

It's not as large as the other one.

His father uses his room for his office.

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Who is Maria?

the family maid

Bruno's mother

Bruno's best friend

the family doctor

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