The Boy In The Striped Pajamas Study Guide

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Study Guide

Where do Bruno and his family move from in the first few chapters?

What is one of Bruno’s favorite hobbies?

Most of the novel’s setting takes place in?

What is Bruno’s sister’s name?

What does Bruno refer to his sister as?

What do Bruno and Shmuel have in common?

Who is Pavel and what occupation did he hold prior to coming to Auschwitz?

When Bruno injured himself on the swing, why does his mother say that she will claim to have bandaged the wound?

Why does Bruno cross over to the “other side of the fence” to be with Shmuel?

What “unexpected and extremely unpleasant” event happens that makes Bruno wonder “if that was the kind of thing that went on at Out-With”?

What happens to Bruno at the end of the story?

What happens to Bruno’s father at the end of the story?

What happens to Bruno’s sister and mother at the end of the story?

Why is Bruno a bit jealous that Shmuel is on the other side of the fence?

Characters:

Bruno’s teacher; feels geography and history are important things to learn

Best friends for life

In the absence of Bruno’s father, walks around like he’s in charge

Grew up in Poland

Becomes very interested in maps, the news, and Lieutenant Kotler

Childlike; na?ve, uninformed

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Study Guide

Where do Bruno and his family move from in the first few chapters?

What is one of Bruno’s favorite hobbies?

Most of the novel’s setting takes place in?

What is Bruno’s sister’s name?

What does Bruno refer to his sister as?

What do Bruno and Shmuel have in common?

Who is Pavel and what occupation did he hold prior to coming to Auschwitz?

When Bruno injured himself on the swing, why does his mother say that she will claim to have bandaged the wound?

Why does Bruno cross over to the “other side of the fence” to be with Shmuel?

What “unexpected and extremely unpleasant” event happens that makes Bruno wonder “if that was the kind of thing that went on at Out-With”?

What happens to Bruno at the end of the story?

What happens to Bruno’s father at the end of the story?

What happens to Bruno’s sister and mother at the end of the story?

Why is Bruno a bit jealous that Shmuel is on the other side of the fence?

Characters:

Bruno’s teacher; feels geography and history are important things to learn

Best friends for life

In the absence of Bruno’s father, walks around like he’s in charge

Grew up in Poland

Becomes very interested in maps, the news, and Lieutenant Kotler

Childlike; na?ve, uninformed