A Sentence From The Novel
“He had a new pair of shoes for the occasion and was very proud of them, even though they were too small for him and were pinching his feet and making it difficult for him to walk. All these preparations and fine clothes seemed a little extravagant, all the same, because Bruno and Gretel weren’t even invited to dinner; they had eaten an hour earlier.”
What does the word extravagant mean?
more than is usual, necessary, or proper
It was appalling to see that the students had not learned to work together during the first half of the school year.
What does the word appalling mean?
very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust
to search for something by moving and looking through the contents of a place
rummaged
Who is Gretel?
Bruno's sister
“‘When I was your age my mother couldn’t get me out of bed until lunch time. She said I would never grow up to be big and strong if I slept my life away.’
‘Well, she was quite wrong there, wasn’t she?’ simpered Gretel. Bruno stared at her with distaste.”
What does the word simper mean?
to smile in a way that is not sincere or natural
Bruno did not understand why his new friend was discriminated against.
What does the word discriminate mean?
to unfairly treat a person or group of people different from other people or groups; to recognize a difference between things
to happen at the same time as something else
coincide
When Bruno fell off of the swing he made, who helped him?
Pavel
“‘And what reason did he give, might I ask,’ continued Father, ‘for leaving Germany at the moment of her greatest glory and her most vital need, when it is incumbent upon all of us "
What does the word incumbent mean?
necessary as a duty for someone
Makayla wanted to reclaim her old spot in class.
What does the word reclaim mean?
to get back
having an evil appearance
sinister
Who came to Bruno's house with a blonde woman for dinner?
The Fury
“The house would have to be cleaned from top to bottom, the windows washed, the dining-room table stained and varnished, the food ordered, the maid’s and butler’s uniforms washed and pressed, and the crockery and glasses polished until they sparkled.”
What does the word varnished mean?
a liquid that is spread on a surface and that dries to form a hard, shiny coating
Bruno thought it was an injustice to have had to move away from his friends.
What does the word injustice mean?
violation of the rights of another; unfairness
to pronounce words or parts of words clearly
enunciate
In chapter 8, who does Bruno say he misses the most?
His grandmother and grandfather
“He seemed to grow smaller and smaller each week, if such a thing were possible, and the colour that should have been in his cheeks had drained almost entirely away. His eyes appeared heavy with tears and Bruno thought that one good blink might bring on a torrent.”
What does the word torrent mean?
a large amount of water that moves very quickly in one direction
The light that comes from within is the very essence of my soul.
What does the word essence mean?
the basic nature of things; a substance that contains a very strong form special or special qualities from which it is taken
pots or jars made of baked clay used for cooking
crockery
At the end of chapter 8, Grandfather says that he is ashamed of Father. What does father call himself?