Chapter 1-3
In chapter 1, Bruno learns that his family is moving. What is the reason?
Bruno's father got a new job.
In the countryside.
In chapter 9, Herr Liszt tells Bruno that he will teach him about?
history
In Chapter 10, Bruno meets Schmuel. What do the boys have in common?
They have the same birthday
solitary or lonely; abandoned
Desolate
In chapter 3, what does Gretel call the place where their new home is?
Out-With
In chapter 6, Maria tells Bruno never to call his father:
Stupid
At the end of chapter 7-9, what is Bruno doing, even though it breaks his parents' rules?
going exploring
In chapter 12, Schmuel asks Bruno for:
food
A thin flat metal plate that is inscribed and set in a piece of furniture.
Plaque
How did Bruno's mother feel about moving to the new home? What clues in the novel told us this?
Mother is feeling sad/frustrated. Clues: red eyes, throws hand up in frustration, sighs a lot, yells at father, and seems to be nervously twisting hands.
In Chapter 5, why does Bruno go speak to his father in his office?
To complain about the house and ask who the people behind the fence are
In chapter 7, how does Bruno get injured?
According to Gretel who is the fury?
he runs the country
to pronounce words clearly
enunciate
What are the words used by Bruno to describe the new house?
desolate, by itself, feels cold, 3 levels, new angry servants, no laughter, dusty
The aren't really people at all don't worry about them
Who helped patch Bruno up? Who takes credit for it and why?
Pavel, His mother because she does not want Pavel to get in trouble
How does Bruno describe the Fury?
rudest person he has ever met
A reckless adventure or wild prank
What are the words Bruno used to describe the old house?
5 levels, best friends/neighbors, lively, enormous
Why is scene outside Bruno's window disturbing to him and Gretel?
they are all in Pajamas, the kids look sad and scared inside the fence
In chapter 8, why is Bruno's grandmother behave the way she does towards his father's promotion?
She is angry with her son and does not believe that is doing a good thing
What are two ways Bruno and Schmuel's journey to Out-With is different?
Different train experience and different interaction with the soldiers
extreme irritation or annoyance
exasperation