Why Grandmother
Stormed Out

Bell Work Quiz & Theme Exploration

1 Bell Work Quiz

Answer the following questions about Chapter 7.

1. What happens to Bruno when he falls off the tire swing?

He breaks his arm He falls into the fence He cuts his knee badly He twists his ankle

2. Who helps Bruno clean and bandage his wound?

Gretel Maria Mother Pavel, a man who works in the kitchen

3. What was Pavel's profession before he came to work at the house?

A teacher A doctor A farmer A soldier

4. Why does Mother tell Father that she was the one who cleaned Bruno's wound?

To protect Pavel from getting in trouble for interacting with Bruno Because she is embarrassed she didn't help Because she wants Father to think she is a good mother Because Pavel asked her to

5. Pavel is one of the people from the other side of the fence. What does this tell us?

The people behind the fence are free to come and go as they please Pavel chose to work in the kitchen for fun Some prisoners are forced to serve the Nazi officers and their families Pavel is related to Bruno's family

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2 Chapter Assignment — Theme Exploration

Chapter 8 introduces important themes about moral courage, complicity, and family conflict. Answer the following questions about these themes.

1. Grandmother is the first character in the novel to openly criticize Father. What does this tell us about her?

She is a rude person who likes to start arguments She does not understand what Father's job is She has strong moral convictions and the courage to speak out, even against her own son She is jealous of Father's success

2. Grandfather sides with Father during the argument. This is an example of —

Courage — standing up for what you believe Complicity — going along with something wrong to avoid conflict Irony — saying the opposite of what you mean Foreshadowing — hinting at future events

3. How does Chapter 8 use the flashback structure to develop the theme of family conflict?

It shows that Bruno's family has always been happy It shows that the move to Out-With was sudden and unplanned It shows Bruno's favorite memories of Berlin It shows that Father's choices were already dividing the family before the move

4. Which of the following best explains the term complicity as it relates to this novel?

Being involved in wrongdoing by choosing not to speak out or resist Being punished for a crime you committed Helping someone in need Telling the truth even when it is difficult

5. If you had to sort the characters into those who resist and those who comply, Grandmother would be a resister. Which other character has also shown small signs of resistance so far?

Gretel Father Mother — by lying to protect Pavel and showing discomfort about the move Bruno — by exploring near the fence

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas — Day 8: Why Grandmother Stormed Out

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