Characterization
Themes
Style
Conflict
Quotes
100

Who was characterized as violent throughout these chapters?

Lieutenant Kotler.

100

In Chapter 11, which theme is explored when Bruno realizes the impact of his father's work?  

 theme of innocence and ignorance

100

“He's not as tall as some adults and he has grey hair and stoops over a little.” What stylistic device was used in the sentence?

Simile

100

What conflict is explored in the following quote from the novel “His heart then started to break, It broke across the front and down the middle and fell apart like broken china on the floor.”

Conflict between Bruno's loyalty to his family and his friendship with Shmuel.

100

Which of the characters said “Well I found you’?

 Bruno.

200

He had enormous eyes and they were the color of caramel sweets. Who is the author characterizing physically?

Shmuel

200

What theme is explored when Bruno said that , he wanted to bring Shmuel food, and  that he was his best friend for life.

Friendship and compassion

200

“Dressing up like a puppet on a string.'What stylistic device was used in the sentence?

 Metaphor

200

In Chapter 10, what internal conflict does Bruno experience?

 Bruno's is about keeping his friendship with Shmuel a secret.

200

Which of the characters said ‘He runs the country, idiot,’?

Gretel

300

‘‘How interesting’ said Gretel’ What character trait is the author giving to Gretle in this phrase?

 Sarcastic.

300

What theme does Lieutenant Kotler develop through his violent acts toward the people from the ‘other side’?

 Anti-Semitism.

300

 ‘We don't play,' said Shmuel. ‘Don't play? Why ever not?’‘What would we play?' face looking confused at the idea of it.’ ’ What stylistic device is used in this extract? 

 Rhetorical question.

300

How did Bruno's father being a soldier raise conflict between  Shmuel and Bruno??

Shmuel kept on saying ‘all soldiers are bad’ and Bruno kept on saying ‘except father’ repeatedly  causing some conflict between them, and Bruno wanted him to stop so that he wouldn't have to argue with his only friend there.

300

Who said ‘All I know is this’?

Shmuel.

400

What are 3 ways that Shmuel is characterized by physical appearance?

 Skinny, Short and has tiny fingers.

400

What theme is developed as Bruno interacts with Shmuel, and learns about the harsh realities on ‘the other side’ of the fence?

 Loss of Childhood / Innocence.

400

‘Without a word Kotler whipped the book out of Bruno's hands and started to flick through it. `Treasure Island,' he said. 'What's it about then?' What stylistic device is used here?

 Literary Allusion.

400

What internal conflict does Bruno face about the person who peeled vegetables and carrots at his house (with name)?

He has a hard time believing that pavel (the person who peeled vegetables and carrots) is a doctor, and has conflicting thoughts about him lying or why he wasn't a doctor anymore.

400

Which character said ‘this one knows which side his bread is buttered on’?

 Lieutenant Kotler.

500

In chapter eleven who was characterized as the the most beautiful woman Bruno had ever seen in his life?

Eva

500

 What theme is developed in the quote ‘‘Well, because Germany is the greatest of all countries,’Bruno replied, remembering something that he had overheard Father discussing with Grandfather on any number of occasions.’

Influence of Authority figures/ Blind Loyalty

500

Which stylistic device is used throughout to give a sense or suspense or a hint of predictions for the future?

 Foreshadowing

500

What external conflict Lieutenant Kotler faced with Bruno's father and what was the result?

Bruno’s father brings up Lieutenant Kotler’s father and asks why he left the country and if he was a person who was against the nazis and lieutenant Kotler got mad and they decided it wasn't a conversation to have while eating, later he gets mad at Pavel for spilling some wine and beats him up.

500

Who said ‘I can speak French too’

Eva

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