Day 14 · Chapter 14

Bruno Tells a Perfectly
Reasonable Lie

Bell Work Quiz & Moral Courage Analysis

1 Bell Work Quiz

Answer the following questions about Chapter 13.

1. What has Bruno started doing for Shmuel every day?

Bringing him books to read Telling him stories about Berlin Sneaking food from the kitchen to bring to him Drawing pictures for him

2. When Bruno mentions Lieutenant Kotler to Shmuel, how does Shmuel react?

He becomes frightened and asks Bruno not to mention Kotler He says he likes Kotler He doesn't know who Kotler is He laughs and changes the subject

3. What happens during the dinner scene in this chapter?

Bruno accidentally breaks a plate Pavel spills wine on Lieutenant Kotler and is severely beaten Father announces the family is moving back to Berlin Gretel has an argument with Mother

4. What does Gretel develop in this chapter that concerns Bruno?

An interest in exploring the fence A fear of the soldiers A desire to run away from home A crush on Lieutenant Kotler

5. Bruno almost reveals his secret friendship when he accidentally mentions Shmuel's name to —

Father Mother Gretel Maria

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2 Chapter Assignment — Moral Courage & Betrayal

Chapter 14 presents one of the most important moral moments in the novel. Bruno must choose between protecting himself and standing up for his friend. Analyze the themes of courage, fear, and betrayal.

1. Bruno's decision to deny knowing Shmuel is driven by —

His hatred of Shmuel His desire to impress Lieutenant Kotler Fear — he is afraid of what Kotler might do to him if he admits the friendship Confusion — he genuinely does not recognize Shmuel

2. Shmuel's reaction when Bruno denies their friendship shows —

Heartbreak and helplessness — Shmuel is devastated but has no power to defend himself Anger — Shmuel yells at Bruno for lying Relief — Shmuel did not want Kotler to know about their friendship either Indifference — Shmuel does not care what Bruno says

3. This chapter connects to a broader theme about the Holocaust. Many ordinary people during World War II —

Always stood up for what was right Were not aware that anything bad was happening Fought back against the Nazis at every opportunity Stayed silent or looked away out of fear, even when they knew something was wrong — just as Bruno does here

4. The fact that Shmuel returns with a black eye after this scene implies that —

Shmuel got into a fight with another boy in the camp Kotler punished Shmuel violently for eating the food, showing how prisoners were brutalized for the smallest actions Shmuel fell and hurt himself Shmuel hurt himself while working

5. After this chapter, how does the reader's view of Bruno change?

We lose all sympathy for Bruno and see him as a villain We see Bruno as a hero who did the right thing We see Bruno as a flawed but relatable character — his cowardice is understandable but painful, reminding us how hard moral courage can be Nothing changes — this scene is not important

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas — Day 14: Bruno Tells a Perfectly Reasonable Lie

Bruno Tells a PerfectlyReasonable Lie

Bruno Tells a Perfectly
Reasonable Lie