Question 1

Bruno's description of the house including the banister reveals what

about his character?

Accepted Answer

He is immature and naïve.

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He is somber and serious.

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He is disinterested and apathetic.

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He is cautious and reserved.

Question 2

The polysyndeton (multiple conjunctions) used to describe the food in

the marketplace has what effect on the text?

Accepted Answer

It emphasizes the variety and abundance of the food

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It indicates a lack of interest in the food items.

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It simplifies the description of the food.

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It creates a sense of urgency and chaos.

Question 3

Readers may know from previous experiences that "the foreseeable

future" is likely longer than a month.

Accepted Answer

Dramatic irony

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Metaphor

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Situational irony

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Verbal irony

Question 4

The sunshine retreating when Gretel looks out the window is an example

of what?

Accepted Answer

Omen

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Repetition

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Allusion

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Motif

Question 5

What textual evidence supports the idea that Bruno feels lonely in his

new home?

Accepted Answer

He often reminisces about his old friends and home.

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He expresses excitement about the new environment.

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He spends all his time playing with the local children.

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He quickly makes new friends in the area.

Question 6

Why does Maria tell Bruno not to call his father stupid?

Accepted Answer

Because Bruno's father has done a lot for Maria and her family in the past.

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Because his father is a high-ranking officer.

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Because she believes it is disrespectful to speak that way about parents.

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Because his father has made mistakes in the past.

Question 7

What does the answer to the previous question suggest about Bruno's

father's character?

Accepted Answer

He does have a soft, caring side at times.

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He is a figure of authority that should be respected despite his flaws.

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He is incompetent and does not make wise decisions.

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He is a tyrant who does not deserve respect.

Question 8

What is likely the reason the author gives the story of Herr Roller&#44; the

man who suffered a brain injury in WWI?

Accepted Answer

To illustrate the physical and psychological effects of war on individuals.

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To show how war only affects soldiers and not civilians.

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To highlight the advancements in medical treatments during wartime.

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To emphasize the importance of bravery in the face of adversity.

Question 9

How does a flashback enhance a character's development?

Accepted Answer

It allows readers to understand a character's motivations.

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It replaces the need for dialogue in the story.

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It serves to highlight only the character's failures without context.

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It demonstrates that character development is not necessary for the plot.

Question 10

"... men like Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci; men with such

adventurous stories and interesting lives..."

Accepted Answer

Allusion

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Alliteration

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Simile

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Onomatopoeia

Question 11

How does Shmuel's simile reflect his own experiences? "like someone

who's rubbing their arms to keep warm."

Accepted Answer

It relates to the cold environment he lives in.

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It implies he dislikes Bruno.

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It indicates he enjoys the sound of names.

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It shows he values friendship.

Question 12

Why might the author include Bruno's and Shmuel's birthday on the

exact same day?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce the theme that they are all equal.

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To highlight the coincidence that they are both born in the same year.

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To indicate that their parents had similar life experiences.

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To emphasize the differences in their lives.

Question 13

The comparison of the Star of David next to the Swastika symbol in

chapter 12 is an example of what literary device?

Accepted Answer

Juxtaposition

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Assonance

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Foreshadowing

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Alliteration

Question 14

What literary device is the fact that Pavel wore a white jacket as a doctor

and now as a server?

Accepted Answer

Situational irony

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Metaphor

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Dramatic irony

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Assonance

Question 15

"His eyes appeared heavy with tears and Bruno thought that one good

blink might bring on a torrent."

Accepted Answer

A strong and fast-moving stream of water

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A feeling of relief

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A peaceful river flow

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A brief moment of sadness

Question 16

Bruno changes throughout the text. He is what kind of character?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic

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Flat

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Static

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Round

Question 17

"'He sounds like a barrel of laughs&#44;' said Gretel." (Referring to Bruno's

"imaginary friend.")

Accepted Answer

Verbal irony

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Allusion

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Symbolism

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Situational irony

Question 18

"It was a silence that was very noisy" is what literary device? (Chapter 17).

Accepted Answer

Paradox

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Alliteration

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Symbolism

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Foreshadowing

Question 19

Which best supports the prediction that Shmuel and Bruno are going to

be harmed within the last few chapters?

Accepted Answer

The fence is just large enough to fit a small boy like himself underneath.

Answer

Bruno gets a haircut and looks just like Shmuel.

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Bruno learns that he is moving back home.

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Bruno and Shmuel learn that they share a birthday.

Question 20

The "dark" skies, "cold air," and rain serve as what literary device?

Accepted Answer

Foreshadowing

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Paradox

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Irony

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Simile

Question 21

"You wear the right outfit and you feel like the person you're pretending

to be." What lesson is she trying to teach?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes you have to put yourself in someone's shoes.

Answer

Fashion trends are always changing and should be followed.

Answer

The importance of dressing appropriately for every occasion.

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Clothing has the power to influence one’s mindset and identity.

Question 22

"Of course all this happened a long time ago and nothing like that could

ever happen again. Not in this day and age."

Accepted Answer

Verbal Irony

Answer

Situational Irony

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Alliteration

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Metaphor

Question 23

Which statement best identifies the central idea of Liberating the First

Nazi Camp&#58; Interview with Jim Martin?

Accepted Answer

Jim Martin was horrified by the Nazi war crimes he saw, but had to move on

Answer

There are similarities between the tactics used in WWII and the Iraq War.

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Ohrdruf is the most devastating concentration camp from WWII.

Answer

After finding the concentration camp, Jim Martin needed to take a break.

Question 24

Which affix means bad?

Accepted Answer

mal

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lexi

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macro

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mania

Question 25

Which affix means other or different?

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hetero

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hyper

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homo

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hydro

Question 26

Which affix means lump or bond?

Accepted Answer

glu

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hexa

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graph

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hemo

Question 27

Which affix means strength or strong?

Accepted Answer

fort

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gest

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frag

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geo

Question 28

Which affix means environmental?

Accepted Answer

eco

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flex

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erg

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dorm

Question 29

Which affix means opposite of or not?

Accepted Answer

dis

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dorm

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dino

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flex

Question 30

Which affix means people?

Accepted Answer

demo

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derma

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corp

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co

Question 31

Which affix means down or away from?

Accepted Answer

de

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cosm

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deca

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corp

Question 32

Which affix means together or with?

Accepted Answer

co

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cosm

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ceph

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corp

Question 33

Which affix means life?

Accepted Answer

bio

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capt

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bibl

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brev

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