Boy+in+the+Striped+Pajamas+Questions

Directions: Select any //__**two**__// of each of the following questions to respond to in writing. Each response should be in the form of a complete hamburger paragraph, including a clear topic sentence, a few supporting details from the text, and a conclusive statement. Your question sheet should contain two complete paragraphs. Hint: It's a good idea to read all questions carefully before making your selection. Use another piece of paper if you write BIG.

Chapters 1- 2

1.) What do you think Bruno's father's job is like? Why do you think Bruno’s mother fails to tell her son the exact nature of his father’s job? 2.) Describe Bruno's life so far. Does he go to school? Who are the members in his family? Is he wealthy or poor? How does he feel about things? Give specific examples from the book. 3.) Describe Bruno's mother's and father's relationship. In your opinion, could Bruno’s mother have convinced her husband not to leave Berlin? Give specific examples from the book. 4.) Compare and contrast Bruno's old world with his new one. How does Bruno feel about his old home? How does he feel about this one? Be as detailed as possible.

Chapters 3 - 5

1.) Describe Gretal. What is Gretal and Bruno's relationship like? Give details in the book. 2.) How would you describe Bruno’s relationship with his father? Do you think that the Commandant is a good father ? Why or why not? 3.) What are some of the “rules” in this book that different people follow? How do you know when to keep your mouth shut and when to follow orders? Is there ever a time when someone should not follow orders? Again, be specifc.  4.) What are some of the things that Bruno sees on the other side of the fence? What does Greta think about what she sees? What does their father say about the people there?

Chapters 6 - 7

1.) Who is Maria? How does Bruno see her and their relationship? How does she see it? What advice does she give him and why?  2.) How does Marie describe Bruno's father? Does this reflect his actions? Be specific. Can bad people do good things? Explain your answer. 3.) To what is Maria referring when she says that it is not up to her and Bruno to change  things? Why do Bruno and Maria both feel like crying after she makes this statement? Do you agree with Maria? Why or why not?  4.) Describe Pavel? What is he like? How does Bruno's father feel about him? Why doesn't his mother want Bruno's father to know that Pavel took care of Bruno's wound.

Chapters 8 - 10

1.) In Chapter 8, there is a flashback, when Bruno remembers the last time he saw his grandmother in Berlin, at Christmas. Describe the gathering and the argument that occurred between his grandmother and father. What does the grandmother blame herself for? How does she feel about her son's choices? How does Bruno's grandfather feel about them?   2.) Why does Herr Liszt dislike storybooks? What does he want Bruno to learn? Why? What do you know about the history of your country? Write down a few facts. What can you learn from them? 3.) Why does Bruno decide to explore and how does he prepare for his journey? Describe his exploration. How does he catogorize different descoveries? What kind of discovery does he identify Shmuel to be? Does Shmuel agree or disagree?  4.) When Bruno states that he and Shmuel are like twins, why does Shmuel reply, “A little bit”? What are their similarities and differences? What might Smuel notice that Bruno does not? Please explain your thinking.

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