Day 10 · Chapter 10

The Dot That Became a Speck
That Became a Blob

Bell Work Quiz & Symbolism Activity

1 Bell Work Quiz

Answer the following questions about Chapter 9.

1. In this chapter, Bruno thinks back to his life in Berlin. What does he miss most?

His school and his teachers The food at his old house His grandparents' house His three best friends: Karl, Daniel, and Martin

2. Bruno decides he needs to do something about his situation. What does he decide?

To go exploring along the fence To write a letter to his friends To run away back to Berlin To ask Father to find him a friend

3. What is significant about Bruno's decision at the end of this chapter?

It shows that Bruno has accepted the move It sets up the possibility of him meeting someone on the other side of the fence It shows that Bruno wants to become a soldier It proves that Bruno doesn't listen to his parents

4. Bruno describes himself as an "explorer." What character trait does this label reveal?

He is reckless and doesn't think about consequences He is lazy and doesn't want to do schoolwork He is curious, adventurous, and wants to understand the world around him He is trying to impress his father

5. How many months has Bruno been at Out-With by this point in the novel?

Several weeks to about a month Six months Over a year Only two days

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2 Chapter Assignment — Symbolism

A symbol is something that represents a bigger idea beyond its literal meaning. This novel is full of symbols. For each item below, choose what it most likely symbolizes in the story.

1. THE FENCE — The tall wire fence that separates Bruno and Shmuel most likely symbolizes —

A playground boundary to keep children safe The division between freedom and imprisonment, innocence and suffering, and the barriers humans create between each other Father's desire to keep a tidy property The border between Germany and Poland

2. THE STRIPED PAJAMAS — The clothing worn by the prisoners symbolizes —

A uniform worn for comfort A fashion trend of the 1940s Teamwork and unity among the prisoners The stripping away of identity, dignity, and individuality

3. BRUNO'S WINDOW — The window Bruno looks through represents —

His limited perspective — he can see the horror but cannot fully understand it His desire to be an architect His boredom at the new house The cold weather at Out-With

4. SHARED BIRTHDAY — The fact that Bruno and Shmuel were born on the same day symbolizes —

A funny coincidence with no deeper meaning That they are secretly related That despite everything separating them, they are fundamentally the same — two boys born equal, divided only by circumstance That birthdays are important in both cultures

5. FATHER'S UNIFORM — Father's Nazi uniform most likely symbolizes —

His love for fashion and looking presentable Power, authority, and the dehumanizing ideology he has chosen to serve His desire to protect his family The importance of following rules

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas — Day 10: The Dot That Became a Speck

The Dot That Became a SpeckThat Became a Blob

The Dot That Became a Speck
That Became a Blob