At the beginning of the story, where does Bruno live?
Berlin, Germany.
Who gives the order that Bruno's family has to move to Out-With?
The fury gives the order that Bruno's family has to move to Out-With.
Bruno does not like the new house in Out-With. Explain why he does not like it.
His friends Karl, Martin, and Daniel are not there. The house is in the middle of nowhere, desolate.
What mode of transportation does Bruno's family use to get to Out-With? What does Bruno notice about it?
They use trains to get to Out-With. Bruno notices that two trains are going the same way, but one is full with ppl and the other is half empty.
Throughout the story, the author shows that Bruno lacks a lot of awareness when it comes to what Shmuel is experiencing. Give one example.
AMV. Ex: worried about dinner when going on the march in camp, not realizing why Shmuel is afraid of Lt. Kotler, etc.
Describe Pavel's past. Who else knows about his past?
Pavel used to be a doctor. Maria knows about his past.
Describe the relationship between Gretel and Bruno.
Usually, Bruno and Gretel do not get along. Gretel likes to have her own space and does not like Bruno interrupting her. They are always fighting.
Why does Maria like Bruno's father?
Both of Maria's parents died leaving her and her brother without any money. Bruno's father gave her a job and took her in.
Who is Herr Liszt? What does he believe?
He is Bruno's tutor. He believes that geography and history are the most important subjects to study.
How does Bruno feel about Lt. Kotler?
Bruno does not like Lt. Kotler because _____ and ____.
Why does Bruno go into the camp?
He goes into the camp to help Shmuel find his dad.
What is Shmuel's and Bruno's plan to get him into the camp?
Their plan is to dress Bruno in striped pijamas and have him go under the fence.
What suprises Bruno when he arrives to the camp?
He notices that there are either happy soldiers who were laughing and shouting, while others were in the striped pijamas unhappy and crying.
