Chapter 6
What does Bruno complain about at the beginning of Chapter 6?
Everything at out-with is horrible.
Why does Bruno decide he needs a new activity?
He worries he will slowly go mad.
What happens while Bruno is using the swing?
He falls and cuts his knee.
What is the meaning of foreseeable?
near; predictable
What connection does Maria's mother have to Bruno's family?
She was his grandmother's dresser.
What does Bruno ask Maria about the new house?
Who is Herr Roller?
A former neighbor in Berlin who behaved strangely.
What does Pavel do after Bruno's accident?
He carries Bruno inside and treats the wound.
What is the meaning of the word coincide?
same time and place
What does Bruno realize about Maria during their conversation?
She has thoughts and feelings of her own.
Why does Maria hesitate before answering Bruno honestly?
She is afraid of saying too much.
What does mother say caused Herr Roller's behavior?
A head injury from the Great War.
What does Bruno learn about Pavel after Pavel treats his injury?
Pavel used to be a doctor.
What is the meaning of the word muster?
collect together
What does Gretel ask Maria during their conversation?
To run her a bath.
How does Maria describe Father when Bruno calls him stupid?
She says he is a good man.
What does Bruno decide to build near the oak tree?
a tire swing.
Why does Mother tell Pavel they would tell Commandant that she cleaned the wound?
She didn't want Pavel to get in trouble.
What is the meaning of the word conviction?
How does Lieutenant Kotler treat Pavel when ordering him to help Bruno?
Rude and harshly
Why does Maria feel grateful to Father?
He once helped her when she needed work.
Whom does Bruno ask for help finding the tire?
Lieutenant Kotler
What is the meaning of the word peckish?
slightly hungry
What is the meaning of the word eavesdrop?
secretly listen
Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable leaving Gretel with Lieutenant Kotler?
He thinks Kotler is plain nasty.