Bruno's Perspective: Chapters 1–5 (Multiple Choice)
Read each question carefully about Bruno's perspective in Chapters 1–5 of 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.' Choose the best answer for each question. Use details from the text to support your choices.
Question 1
How does Bruno feel about moving from his home in Berlin to the new house?
He is unhappy and misses his old home.
He is excited for a new adventure.
He doesn't care about the move.
He is angry at his parents for moving.
Question 2
Why does Bruno call the new house “Out-With”?
He mishears the name 'Auschwitz' and repeats it as 'Out-With.'
He wants to make fun of the new house.
He thinks it means 'outside with friends.'
He heard his sister call it that.
Question 3
What is Bruno’s opinion of the house at Out-With compared to his house in Berlin?
He thinks the new house is smaller and less nice than his old home.
He thinks the new house is much bigger and better.
He likes the new house because it has more rooms.
He thinks both houses are the same.
Question 4
How does Bruno view his sister Gretel?
He thinks she is a 'Hopeless Case' and often disagrees with her.
He admires her and wants to be like her.
He is afraid of her.
He never talks to her.
Question 5
What does Bruno think of the people he sees outside his window at the new house?
He is confused and does not understand who they are or why they are there.
He knows they are prisoners and feels sorry for them.
He thinks they are soldiers like his father.
He believes they are neighbors who will play with him.
Question 6
When Bruno talks to his parents about leaving, how do they respond, and how does Bruno feel about their answers?
They tell him they cannot leave, and Bruno feels frustrated and powerless.
They agree to move back to Berlin immediately, making Bruno happy.
They ignore his questions, and Bruno feels relieved.
They punish him for asking, and Bruno feels scared.
Question 7
How does Bruno describe the soldiers he sees at the new house, especially Lieutenant Kotler?
He feels uncomfortable and nervous around them, especially Lieutenant Kotler.
He thinks they are friendly and fun to be around.
He wants to become a soldier like them.
He ignores them completely.
Question 8
What does Bruno think about his father’s job?
He does not fully understand it and thinks it is important but mysterious.
He knows exactly what his father does and is proud.
He dislikes his father’s job and wants him to quit.
He thinks his father works at a school.
Question 9
How does Bruno react when he hears the word “Jew”?
He is confused and does not understand what it means.
He is angry and upset.
He is excited to meet new people.
He knows exactly what it means and explains it to Gretel.
Question 10
Why is Bruno both curious and afraid when he looks out at the fence?
His childlike perspective makes him interested in the unknown, but he is also scared because he senses something is wrong.
He thinks there are wild animals outside the fence.
He wants to escape from his house and join the people outside.
He believes there is a playground beyond the fence.
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