Bruno & Shmuel’s Perspectives: Chapters 11–15 (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas)
Read Chapters 11–15 of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." Answer the following multiple-choice questions about Bruno and Shmuel’s perspectives. Choose the best answer for each question. Think about how the characters’ points of view and experiences shape their understanding of the world around them.
Question 1
What does Bruno think of the Fury when he remembers the dinner at his home in Berlin? How does his view differ from what the reader might understand?
Bruno thinks the Fury is rude, but the reader understands the Fury is a dangerous and powerful leader.
Bruno thinks the Fury is kind, and the reader agrees completely.
Bruno is afraid of the Fury because he is a family friend.
Bruno believes the Fury is a famous chef.
Question 2
How does Bruno react to learning more about Pavel in Chapter 13?
He is surprised that Pavel was once a doctor and starts to realize there is more to Pavel’s story than he first thought.
He ignores Pavel and does not care about his past.
He becomes angry with Pavel for not telling him sooner.
He tells his father about Pavel’s past immediately.
Question 3
Why is Bruno uncomfortable during the conversation with Lieutenant Kotler about Pavel and his past?
Bruno senses that something is wrong and begins to question why Pavel is treated so badly.
Bruno is jealous of Pavel’s friendship with Lieutenant Kotler.
Bruno is afraid that Pavel will get in trouble for talking too much.
Bruno does not like talking to Lieutenant Kotler at all.
Question 4
How does Shmuel describe the loss of his grandfather in Chapter 14? What does this reveal about his emotional state?
Shmuel is sad and confused, showing how hard life is for him inside the camp.
Shmuel is happy because his grandfather left the camp.
Shmuel is angry at Bruno for asking about his grandfather.
Shmuel does not care about his grandfather’s disappearance.
Question 5
What is Bruno’s reaction when he hears Shmuel’s story about how he got to the camp?
Bruno is confused and asks questions that show he does not fully understand Shmuel’s experience.
Bruno immediately understands everything Shmuel says.
Bruno laughs at Shmuel’s story.
Bruno gets angry with Shmuel for telling the story.
Question 6
In Chapter 15, why does Bruno lie to Lieutenant Kotler about knowing Shmuel?
Bruno is afraid of getting in trouble and feels torn between protecting himself and being honest.
Bruno wants to make Shmuel look bad.
Bruno forgets who Shmuel is.
Bruno thinks it is a joke.
Question 7
How does Shmuel feel when Bruno denies knowing him in front of Kotler?
Shmuel feels hurt and betrayed, which shakes his trust in Bruno.
Shmuel is happy that Bruno lied.
Shmuel does not notice what Bruno says.
Shmuel laughs at Bruno’s answer.
Question 8
After the incident with Kotler, how does Bruno feel about what he did to Shmuel?
He feels guilty and ashamed, showing that his perspective is changing.
He feels proud for protecting himself.
He forgets about the incident quickly.
He blames Shmuel for getting him in trouble.
Question 9
Why does Bruno struggle to understand why Pavel, who was once a doctor, now peels vegetables and is treated badly?
Because Bruno is starting to realize that the world around him is unfair, but he does not fully understand why yet.
Because Bruno thinks being a doctor is not important.
Because Bruno wants to become a chef like Pavel.
Because Bruno believes Pavel is lying about being a doctor.
Question 10
How does the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel begin to deepen in these chapters?
Their conversations help them understand each other’s different lives, even though they still see the world in different ways.
They stop talking to each other.
They become enemies because of their differences.
They only talk about food and games, not serious topics.
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