The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas! Trivia

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    What is the name of the boy in the striped pyjamas?

    • Shmuel
    • Daisy
    • Itzak
    • Murray
    • Perry
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Do you know about “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas? ” This novel is historical Holocaust fiction. The story was meant to be told to children from a child’s point of view. Children tend to share stories with one another. The author, John Boyne, believed that the novel would promote a sense of morality in them. This captivating quiz will leave you with a passing score.

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  • 2. 

    Why is Shmuel on the 'other side of the fence'?

    • Because he climbed up to the top and fell off

    • He is a Jew

    • He is a Christian

    • He is a Muslim

    • He is dirty

    Correct Answer
    A. He is a Jew
    Explanation
    Shmuel is on the 'other side of the fence' because he is a Jew. This implies that there is some form of segregation or discrimination happening, where Jews are being separated from others. The fact that Shmuel is a Jew suggests that he has been placed on the other side of the fence due to his religious identity.

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  • 3. 

    What is the name of the little boy through whose eyes we see the story?

    • Frederick

    • Stanley

    • Eric

    • Bruno

    • Jessica

    Correct Answer
    A. Bruno
    Explanation
    Bruno is the correct answer because the question asks for the name of the little boy through whose eyes we see the story. This implies that the story is being narrated from the perspective of a young boy, and out of the given options, Bruno is the only name that fits this criterion.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of the main character's sister?

    • Diana

    • Kirsty

    • Kristy

    • Gretel

    • Jean

    Correct Answer
    A. Gretel
    Explanation
    The main character's sister is named Gretel.

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  • 5. 

    What nationality is the main character?

    • German

    • Polish

    • Icelandic

    • Swedish

    • Lithuanian

    Correct Answer
    A. German
    Explanation
    The nationality of the main character is German.

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  • 6. 

    What happens at the end of the novel?

    • Bruno a Shmuel die together in the gas chamber

    • Shmuel goes to live with Bruno in Berlin

    • The Russians come and invade Auschwitz, freeing the prisoners

    • Giant lizards come and eat all the prisoners

    • Bruno's mum and dad get divorced

    Correct Answer
    A. Bruno a Shmuel die together in the gas chamber
  • 7. 

    Why does Bruno deny that he and Shmuel are friends?

    • He suddenly realises that he doesn't like Shmuel

    • He is frightened of getting into trouble

    • He is unhappy about Shmuel eating the chicken

    • He doesn't want to get Shmuel into trouble

    • He likes Lieutenant Kotler, and wants to help him

    Correct Answer
    A. He is frightened of getting into trouble
    Explanation
    Bruno denies that he and Shmuel are friends because he is frightened of getting into trouble. This suggests that Bruno is aware of the consequences of being friends with Shmuel, which may not be allowed or accepted in his environment. He fears the potential punishment or backlash he might face if his friendship with Shmuel is discovered. This fear drives him to deny their friendship, prioritizing his own safety and avoiding any potential trouble or repercussions.

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  • 8. 

    In which country is the novel based?

    • Germany

    • Poland

    • Ukraine

    • Afghanistan

    • Zimbabwe

    Correct Answer
    A. Poland
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Poland. This can be inferred from the fact that the question is asking about the country in which the novel is based. Therefore, the novel is set in Poland.

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