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Worksheets: The Boy in the Striped Pajamasby John Boyne1. Compare the book covers and read the blurb.Read chapters 1 and 2.1.When and where is the book set?2.How old is Bruno?3.Where does he live and with whom?4.What impression do we get of his character?In pairs:5. Why have Bruno's family suddenly moved house?6. Who are the Fury and the beautiful blonde woman?7. What does Father's new job appear to be?Homework:Read chapters 3 and 4, and think of two questions which you would now like to askabout the characters and the story.How do Gretel and Bruno react to the camp and the people there?Chapters 3 + 4What is the writer trying to achieve?Look at the following hints and clues. Think about why John Boyne uses theseparticular words and phrases to describe people and places.A hint from the writer...Gretel has a few titles, such as „The Hopeless Case“ and „Trouble From Day One“(page 21)Why do you think Boyne has Bruno call her this?Another little clue...Gretel calls their new home „Out-With“ (p. 24).Why do you think Boyne chooses to have Gretel call the place this?What does the name suggest to you?Hinting through description...The writer describes the house as „hollow“ and says „it may collapse around theirears“ on page 26.What impression does this give of „Out-With“, and why do you think Boyne uses thisparticular description?Do a shared read of page 36 and 37.
 
In a pair make notes, showing which words and phrases hint at danger and how theyachieve this.Plenary:When are „pajamas“ referred to for the first time?Carry out a word association!HW: Research task using the Internet: Jewish Ghetto in Krakow, Final Solution,Holocaust, AuschwitzChapter 55.Why is Bruno's mother afraid when she realizes that Maria has overheard her (p.40)?6.P.41: The train is mentioned. Why is this another „hint“ to the horror?7.Characterize Bruno's father and describe their relationship. Find hints in thetext.8.At times Father is shown as a loving parent and husband. How is this possiblegiven his role as a Nazi officer?Chapter 61.Characterize Maria.2.Explain what she means when she says, „(...) which makes me wonder (...) wonderwhat he... how he can...“ (p. 62)3.Comment on the following statement: „“I'm not allowed to say what I feel?“ herepeated, incredulous.“ (p. 64)Chapter 71.Mother saying „Thank you“ to Pavel for treating Bruno is an important turningpoint for her. What has changed for her at this point?2.Why does she take credit for the treatment?3.Contrast Pavel's treatment of Bruno when the boy fell off the swing with the wayPavel is treated by Bruno's family.Chapter 81.Grandmother disagrees with the views of the Nazis. How does she stand up for herbeliefs?2.Characterize her.3.P. 90 ff: How does the writer suggest through his words here that Father is just„playing“ at being a Commandant?4.What is implied by „puppet on a string“?Chapter 91.Does Bruno and Gretel's tutor take advantage of the children's innocence in whathe teaches them? How? What are these ideas?2.Bruno compares the people in the camp to the people in his house. (p.100) Whatare his conclusions?Chapter 101.Although Bruno and his family have moved to a desolate place, Bruno continues todisplay his strong sense of adventure and creativity. What are some examples?2.Can you give an example from your own life when your sense of adventure and
 
imagination allowed you to escape from a sad or painful situation?3.Why do you think Bruno and Shmuel become friends and stay friends?4.What are Shmuel's most striking features?5.What do the two boys have in common?6.What do we learn about Shmuel's family?7.P. 112: Bruno talks about Germany. Does he believe in what he says?Read chapters 11 + 12: Think of as many adjectives as possible to describe thecharacter of the Fury.Shared read p. 128 + 129.1.Why do you think the writer includes details of the Jewish citizens of Cracow?2.Compare Shmuel's description of the journey, the train with Bruno's (p.41 –p.129). Highlight all the descriptive words and adjectives. Write down the feelingand atmosphere created by these descriptions.In class: Chapters 13 + 14 – taking parts.1.Bruno secretly takes food from his house to give to Shmuel. Have you ever donesomething to help people who didn't have enough food? What can people do today tohelp others who are starving around the world?2.How does Shmuel react when Bruno starts talking about Kotler? Whichatmosphere/theme is developed here? Note down words and phrases that convey thattheme.3.How has Pavel changed?4.What surprising fact do we learn about Kotler? Draw your conclusions andcharacterize him.5.Why do you think does Kotler grow so terribly angry with Pavel and why doesnobody stop him?6.What do you think has happened to Shmuel's grandfather? Find one sentence inchapter 14 that makes you draw this conclusion.Chapter 151.Describe Bruno's feelings towards Lieutenant Kotler.2.Why doesn't Bruno try to protect his friend when he is attacked by Kotler?3.Have you changed your attitude towards Kotler? How would you describe him now?4.Why does Shmuel forgive Bruno?5.What has happened to Shmuel in the meantime? How do we know?Chapter 161.What has happened to Lt. Kotler?2.How has Gretel changed? Who has influenced her?3.P 182-183: What conclusion can you draw from the conversation between Gretel andBruno?As a class read chapters 17 + 18.1.What do we learn about Father's thoughts and feelings here?2.How does Mother feel about living at Out-With?3.What are her hopes and plans for the future?4.How aware are the parents of the children's perceptions of the place?5.P. 198: „It would be a great adventure Our final adventure (...) All in all itseemed like a very sensible plan and a good way to say goodbye (...)“ - Write a
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Keviano Huynh

does anyone have answers to these?

reply09 / 25 / 2011
Joseph Chua

READ THE BOOK AGAIN THEN TRY THEM AGAIN!!!!

03 / 17 / 2012
roszan

i would like answers to worksheets for the boy in the striped pajamas

reply05 / 19 / 2010
burt0n1

please, help me! I need a solution!

reply01 / 03 / 2010
Densey7

sorry, there's no solution; but everything is quite obvious when you read it ... good luck! :-)

01 / 03 / 2010
burt0n1

hey, do you have a solution of this?

reply01 / 03 / 2010
blakeg167

this is the perfect revision list for exams containing this book (which i have in nine days) your a lifesaver , thanks

reply05 / 15 / 2009
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