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    What collection has Gretel brought with her from Berlin?

    • Stamp Collection
    • Tea pot collection
    • Maps of the world
    • Doll collection
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Explore key themes and characters from 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' through this engaging quiz. Assess your understanding of the plot, character relationships, and critical events. Ideal for enhancing comprehension and analytical skills.

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  • 2. 

    Which room in the house in Berlin, is Out of Bounds At All Times And No Exceptions?

    • Father's office

    • Mother's office

    • The dining room

    • Gretel's room

    Correct Answer
    A. Father's office
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Father's office because it is stated that this room is "Out of Bounds At All Times And No Exceptions." This implies that no one is allowed to enter or use the Father's office under any circumstances.

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  • 3. 

    Who does Bruno find packing his things at his home in Berlin?

    • Mother

    • Maria

    • Gretel

    • Father

    Correct Answer
    A. Maria
    Explanation
    Bruno finds Maria packing his things at his home in Berlin.

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  • 4. 

    What does Bruno call Gretel?

    • The Hopeless Case

    • The Hoped for Case

    • My beloved sister

    • Father's favourite child

    Correct Answer
    A. The Hopeless Case
    Explanation
    Bruno calls Gretel "The Hopeless Case" because he sees her as someone who is incapable of understanding or comprehending the gravity of their situation. This nickname reflects Bruno's frustration and disappointment with Gretel's lack of empathy and understanding towards their circumstances in the story.

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  • 5. 

    Why did Gretel's friends in Berlin make fun of Bruno?

    • They thought he was too smart

    • He was small for his age

    • He called himself a Jew

    • He was very fat

    Correct Answer
    A. He was small for his age
    Explanation
    Gretel's friends in Berlin made fun of Bruno because he was small for his age.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following IS NOT not the name of one of Bruno's friends in Berlin?

    • Karl

    • Daniel

    • Martin

    • Shmuel

    Correct Answer
    A. Shmuel
    Explanation
    The question asks for the name that is NOT one of Bruno's friends in Berlin. Shmuel is the correct answer because it is not listed as one of Bruno's friends.

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  • 7. 

    Who tells Bruno that their new home is called Out-With?

    • Mother

    • Father

    • Gretel

    • Maria

    Correct Answer
    A. Gretel
    Explanation
    Gretel tells Bruno that their new home is called Out-With.

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  • 8. 

    What was the final thought that entered Bruno's head as he watched the hundreds of people from his bedroom window?

    • All of them looked frightened and alone.

    • All of them were wearing a pair of grey striped pyjamas with a grey striped cap on their heads.

    • All of them looked dirty and needed a bath.

    • All of them looked like the type of children with whom he wanted to become friends.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of them were wearing a pair of grey striped pyjamas with a grey striped cap on their heads.
  • 9. 

    What does Bruno tell Gretel about the other children at Out-With?

    • They look nice.

    • They don't look at all friendly.

    • They look like they need someone to be friendly to them.

    • They wear the same clothes everyday.

    Correct Answer
    A. They don't look at all friendly.
    Explanation
    Bruno tells Gretel that the other children at Out-With don't look at all friendly. This suggests that Bruno perceives the other children as unfriendly or unwelcoming. It implies that he may feel isolated or excluded from their group.

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