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What is the main boy’s name?
Bruno
How old is Bruno at the beginning of the story?
9 years old
Where does Bruno live at the start of the book?
Berlin
Why is Bruno sad at the beginning of the story?
His family is moving away
What does Bruno’s father do for work?
Soldier
Who comes to pack Bruno’s belongings?
Maria, the maid
What is the name of Bruno’s sister?
Gretel
What does Bruno call the new house?
Out-With
How does Bruno feel about the new house?
He feels scared and unhappy
What is different about Bruno’s new home?
It’s smaller and lonely
Who tries to explain Father’s job to Bruno?
Maria
What does Bruno see from his bedroom window?
A group of people behind a fence
How does Gretel describe the new place?
“A nasty, dirty place”
What does Bruno miss most from Berlin?
His friends and his big house
What does Bruno’s mother tell him to do about the move?
To be brave and behave well
Who is Maria in Bruno’s family?
The maid who helps the family
What kind of attitude does Gretel have toward Bruno?
She teases and bosses him
What do the children call the new place “Out-With” because…
It’s hard for them to say the real name
What is Bruno’s father often wearing?
A black uniform
What does Bruno plan to do at the end of Chapter 2?
Explore the area around the house
Who is "The Fury"?
Adolf Hitler
Who do you think the skinny maids and old man are?
They are Jews who live in the camp whose job it is to help in the house.
After Bruno finishes telling Maria what he thinks about his father's job. What is Bruno's reaction and what does reveal about his relationship with his father?
Bruno is scared of his father , who will not tolerate any disobedience.
Why does Bruno have a pain in his stomach?
No one seems to be listening to him, and he is lonely,confused, and frustrated.
Who is the author of the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
John Boyne