The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Unit Exam

Read each question carefully and answer in complete sentences Part 1: Characters (20 points) Match each character with its description. 1. _____Adolf Hitler 2. _____The commandant in charge of Auschwitz 3. _____Used to be a doctor but is now a servant 4. _____The boy in the striped pajamas 5. _____The Hopeless Case 6. _____Man that is having an affair with Brunos mother 7. _____Boy who loves exploring 8. _____Ashamed of her sons job 9. _____Outwith 10. _____Drinks a lot of medicinal sherry A.Auschwitz B. Bruno C.Gretel D. The Fury E. Father F. Shmuel G.Mother H. Lt. Kolter I. Grandmother J. Pavel

11. Choose one character from the list above and an instance of the authors characterization of this character. In a 5-10 sentence paragraph do the following:
Describe the example of characterization. Identify the method of characterization that is being used. Explain what this example reveals about the character.

Part 2: Short Answer (10 points) Each question is worth 2 points. Answer the following questions in 2-5 complete sentences. 1. Who helps Bruno after he falls off his tire swing and why does his mother tell him to lie about it to his father?

2. Explain how the authors choice of having Bruno call the concentration camp, Outwith and Adolf Hitler, The Fury contributed to the characterization of Bruno.

3. What happens when Shmuel is polishing cups in Brunos kitchen?

4. Explain the significance of the fence in regards to the theme and overall message of this novel.

5. Explain what the storm at the end of the book does for the events that follow.

Part 3: Quote Analysis Choose 2 of the quotes below and explain its significance in regards to theme and the overall message of the novel. You wear the right outfit and you feel like the person you're pretending to be, she always told me. Im asking you, if we arent Jews, what are we instead? Were the opposite said Gretel, answering quickly and sounding a lot more satisfied with the answer. Yes, thats it. Were the opposite. Very strange, said Shmuel. Because there may be dozens of Shmuels on this side of the fence but I dont think Ive ever met anyone with the same birthday as me before. Were like twins, said Bruno. Of course all this happened a long time ago and nothing like that could ever happen again. Not in this day and age.