Day 15 · Chapter 15

Something He
Shouldn't Have Done

Bell Work Quiz & Forgiveness and Foreshadowing

1 Bell Work Quiz

Answer the following questions about Chapter 14.

1. Why is Shmuel inside Bruno's house?

He escaped from the camp to visit Bruno Bruno invited him over for dinner Maria brought him in to help with cleaning Lieutenant Kotler brought him to polish tiny glasses because Shmuel's hands were small enough

2. What does Bruno offer Shmuel while they are in the kitchen?

A glass of water Chicken from the refrigerator A piece of bread Some chocolate cake

3. When Lieutenant Kotler walks in and sees Shmuel eating, what does Bruno do?

He denies knowing Shmuel and says he has never seen him before He tells Kotler that Shmuel is his friend He runs out of the room He says he gave Shmuel the food and takes the blame

4. What happens to Shmuel after this encounter?

He is sent back to the camp without punishment He is given more food to eat He does not appear at the fence for several days, and when he returns he has a black eye He is allowed to stay in Bruno's house

5. The title of the chapter calls Bruno's denial "a perfectly reasonable lie." This title is —

Straightforward — the lie really was reasonable Ironic — the lie was actually a terrible betrayal of his only friend Confusing — Bruno did not actually lie Humorous — the author is making a joke

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2 Chapter Assignment — Forgiveness & Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing is when an author gives hints about what will happen later in the story. Chapter 15 contains several important moments that foreshadow events to come. It also explores the powerful theme of forgiveness.

1. Bruno and Shmuel shaking hands through the fence is significant because —

It shows that the fence has big enough holes to reach through It is the first time they physically touch, symbolizing that their friendship has survived betrayal and is now stronger than the barrier between them It means they are officially best friends It is a normal way for boys to greet each other

2. Shmuel's willingness to forgive Bruno, despite the terrible consequences he suffered, reveals —

That Shmuel has a poor memory That Shmuel doesn't care about what happened That Shmuel is afraid of being alone The depth of Shmuel's character — in a world full of cruelty, he chooses compassion and values the friendship above the hurt

3. Bruno's shaved head is an example of foreshadowing because —

It makes him look like the boys in the camp, hinting that the physical differences between Bruno and the prisoners are disappearing — and foreshadowing what happens later It shows that Bruno is getting sick It means Bruno will become a soldier It proves that Bruno's mother is strict about hygiene

4. The title "Something He Shouldn't Have Done" most likely refers to —

Bruno getting head lice Bruno exploring along the fence Bruno's denial of knowing Shmuel in the previous chapter — the "something" he deeply regrets Bruno talking to strangers

5. By the end of Chapter 15, the relationship between Bruno and Shmuel has —

Ended permanently because of Bruno's betrayal Grown deeper through the cycle of betrayal, guilt, forgiveness, and reconciliation — they are now closer than ever Remained exactly the same as before Become less important to both boys

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Something He
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