Friday, June 8, 2012

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Chapters 13 and 14


  1. If you could ask __________ (any character) three questions, what questions would you ask him or her? 
  2. Would you have lied to Gretel about Shmuel or would you have told her the truth? Explain why or why not.

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  1. 1. If I could ask Shmuel three question they would be:
    1.How do you sneak past the guards almost everyday?
    2.What was it like being pulled away from where you lived unexpectedly like that?
    3.Do you find being by the gate relaxing?
    2. I would have lied to Gretel because she might have told, and if she would have told Shmuel and Bruno would have gotten in trouble.

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  2. 1.I would want to ask Bruno 3 qustions , do you like your character. Did you wanted to leave your home town.

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  4. 1)I would want to ask Bruno 3 questions they would be:

    1.Do you like having a sister who is bossy.

    2.How did you feel when you found out that Shmuel was a jew.

    3.What did you think when you saw Shmuel behind the gate.

    2) Yes I would lied to Gretel about Shmuel because she could had told her and Bruno's father and Bruno could got in trouble,and Shmuel could had got kill.

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  5. 1. I would ask Bruno...
    What would you do if you knew how cruel the people in the concentration camps were being treated?
    Why do you think the people in the concentration camp are wearing "Striped pajamas?"
    Do you feel better now that Shmuel is your friend?
    2. I would have lied to Gretel because then if I told her she would tell and ruin my only relationship in "Out-With."

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  6. 1. I would ask Schmuel..
    1. Do you come to the fence everyday?
    2. Do you like Bruno so far?
    3. Are you scared in the camps?
    2.I would have lied to Gretel because if he didn't Gretel could tell father and then schmuel would be killed.

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  7. 1)I would ask Schmuel..
    1)Where you scared when you met Bruno?
    2)How is it like on the other side of the fence?
    3)What type of food d they feed you?
    2)I would have because she mit tell everyone and ask alot about him.

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  8. 1.I would ask Schmuel how was able to get pass the guards? What was it like to meet Bruno? How did you feel living in the camp?
    2.I would have lied to Gretel to protect Schmuel because he could have got killed

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  9. 1. I would ask Shmuel...

    Do you feel confident enough that Bruno is not like all the other German people?

    How do you feelabout the concentration camp?

    Do you think talking to Bruno is worth risking your life?

    2. I would have lied to Gretel. I would have lied to Gretel because i feel that if Bruno told her that she would have told someone else.Then that would get Bruno and Shmuel in trouble. Or worse Shmuel could be killed.

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  10. 1) If I could ask Father any question I would ask:
    * What makes you think what you are doing is right?
    * What makes Jews different from you?
    * How would you feel if you were in there position?
    2) I wouldn't have lied to Gretel but I wouldn't have told the full truth. I think what Bruno did was smart. I would make Gretel think I'm going a little crazy so she wouldn't take everything that I was saying seriously but I would still be sharing about Shmuel. If I did tell Gretel the full truth there's the risk she would go and tell. If she told Shmuel could be in danger.

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  11. 1.I would ask Shmuel:1.How long have you been going to the fence? 2.Is Bruno your only friend? 3.how were you able to get pass the guards?
    2.I would have lied to Gretel because she might tell their parents and Bruno would get in trouble.

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  12. 1. If you could ask __________ (any character) three questions, what questions would you ask him or her?
    I would ask Maria why she was so afraid of Bruno's father?
    What happened to your parents?
    Do you enjoy working with Bruno's family.

    2. Would you have lied to Gretel about Shmuel or would you have told her the truth? Explain why or why not. I would have lied because Gretel seems like the type of person who only cares for herself or getting someone else in trouble, if Bruno would have told Gretel the truth Gretel would have told their parents and Bruno would have gotten in trouble.

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  13. 1.If I could ask father 3 questions it would be:
    Why do follow the fury?
    Why are you so cold?
    Are you proud to be an Nazi?
    2.No because she does not believe in certain classes socializing and would have told on Bruno.

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  14. Alana White
    1. If i could ask any charahcter 3 questions it would have to be Gretel. The 3 questions would be... 1. Why are you being so mean to your brother? 2. Why do you like Lt. Kolter? and last but not least 3. How would you feel if you put your self in Bruno's shoes?
    2. Yes I would have told an untruthful story to Gretel because througout the book it seems like Gretel is snobby and mean and she might tell mother and father about Shumel and I might have gotten in a huge amount of trouble.

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  15. Alana White
    1. If I could ask any charahcter 3 questions it would have to be Gretel. My 3 questions would be... 1. Why are you being so mean to your brother? 2. Why do you like Lt. Kolter? 3. If you put yourself in Bruno's shoes (in his perspective) how would you feel?
    2. Yes, I would have told an untruthful story to Gretel becaused throughout the story she is snobby and mean and she might have told on me and I would get in a huge amount of trouble by mother and father.

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  16. 1. If i could ask, any character 3 questions, i believe i would have to aske Pavel, the 3 questions. I would ask:
    1) Why were you so willing and eager to help Bruno, when his father is killing your race?
    2) What gives you the strength to sit and take the abuse and disrespect that these Nazi's are giving you? Is is Survival of the fittest? Cowardness? Or is It the simple fact that you are staying strong for your people and staying calm?
    3. Why were you so nervous as you poured the wine for Bruno's fater, and Lt. Kotler.
    2. To be safe from harming someone that i can call a friend i would have lied to Gretel. Gretel is always in a mind set of impressing others. She could not have found it in her to keep such a secret.

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  17. 1. I would ask Shmuel 3 questions.
    1.Does he eat everyday?
    2.What is life like for him everyday?
    3.What was the day like when he left his old life?

    2. I would have told a lie to Gretel because she seems like she would betray Bruno and tell his father about Shmuel.

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  18. 1. If I could ask Bruno any three questions it would be:
    a. Did you ever go back home after you stayed on the side of the fence with shmiel?
    b. What did you become when you grew up?
    c. Why didn't you go home after it stopped raining on the last day that you were supposed to be in Poland?
    2. I wouldn't have told her anything because it was none of her business.

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  19. 1. I would ask Bruno's mother three questions and those questions would be 1. How do you feel about the move to 'Out-With'? 2. Do you think Bruno has improved his attitude and him being disrespectful? 3. How do you think life is going for your family.

    2. Yes, I would have told a lie about Shmuel, because if Gretel had found out about Shmuel she probably would have told their mother and she would have found out when he was going there and she would have put him on restrictions because he did that.

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  20. 1) Would have asked Gretel...
    -Why were you so mean to your brother?
    -Did you know Bruno was going to end up meeting one of the Jews?
    -Do you know where you are and who the people in the striped pajamas actually are?

    2)I would have lied to Gretel because i would have thought she would have told mother and father that I had been where they told me I wasn't suppose to just to see me get in trouble.

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  21. 1.If I could ask Bruno three questions, they would be:
    1)What inspired you to wanting to become a explorer?
    2)When did you find out that you were moving?
    3)Why would you call your father stupid?
    2.I would have lied to Gretel because she would snitch on me and I would get in trouble along with Shmuel.

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  22. 1. If you could ask __________ (any character) three questions, what questions would you ask him or her?
    If I could ask Bruno three questions, they would be:
    -How would you react if you knew how terribly your father and his friends were treating the people in the striped pajamas, especially Shmuel?
    -Would you still be friends with Shmuel if you knew that your parents wouldn't approve and that you aren't supposed to talk Jews?
    -Do you think Gretel would be nicer to you if you were older or taller?
    2. Would you have lied to Gretel about Shmuel or would you have told her the truth? Explain why or why not.
    I would have lied to Gretel about Shmuel because she isn't very friendly to him and she probably would tell just to get him in trouble.

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  23. Sabria Bowman

    1. I would talk to Shumel and I would ask him
    . How did you learn to adjust to this new way of life?
    . Why are you on the other side of the fence?
    . What is it like to be in this camp?
    2. I honestly would tell her the truth because, back when they were looking out of the window and saw all those people she seemed very interested about why they were here. So maybe if I told her the truth she would want to know more like Bruno and try to find a way to help.

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  24. i would ask gretel why she is mean, do she miss her friends and do she know wats on the other side of the fence.
    i would lie because she might tell

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  25. 1. If I could as any character 3 questions I would choose to ask Hitler why go through such trouble/extreme measure to kill jews when over a period of time they would just repopulate. I would ask him why does he keep his mastache so short. I would ask how did he end up with such a beautiful wife (as explained in the book)? of course I would not ask him these questions to his face or he might just try to kill me because of my color.
    2. To be honest I probly would have told Gretel the truth just to make her feel jelous that I found a friend and she didnt. But if he Shamuel told me not to tell anyone then of course I would keep it a secret.

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  26. 1)I would ask Bruno...
    a.How do you like Shmuel?
    b.Does he seem different to you?
    c.Why don't you ask people what is going on at Out-With.

    2)I would have lied to Gretel about Shmuel because Gretel would have told everyone and Shmuel would get in trouble.

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  27. 1. If I could ask Paval three questions, I would ask him:
    1) Why haven't you been killed yet, since you are old?
    2) What kind of doctor where you and how many years were you a doctor?
    3) What did Lieutenant Kotler do to you that night after you spilled the wine all over him?

    2. If I were Bruno, I would've lied to Gretel about Schmuel. Gretel could make many things go wrong if I told her. She could either tell Mother and Father, she could want to go and meet Schmuel herself, she could stop me from going to see Schmuel, and so many other things. To save myself the trouble I would just keep it from her and continue sneaking out to see him. I wouldn't want to risk it especially since I'm happy now that I finally have a friend in Out-With.

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  28. 1.how it fells behind the gate would you rather die than be there
    how was his life before he got deported
    2.i would lie to gretel be because i would not like to be in trouble

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  29. 1.If I could ask three questions to any character I would ask Bruno`s dad... Why are the soldiers so mean to the prisoners? Why are the soldiers keeping all those people captive? Why won`t you tell Bruno the truth about the prisoners?

    2.I would have told her a lie because she would have told on me and I would have probably not been able to explore ever again.

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  30. 1.If you could ask _Bruno_ (any character) three questions, what questions would you ask him or her?
    1. Are you related to Pavel?
    2.Do you and lutenant Kolter have problems with each other?
    3.How different are you from Shmuel?
    Would you have lied to Gretel about Shmuel or would you have told her the truth? Explain why or why not.
    I would have told a lie because I didn't want to let Gretel know about the Shmuel behind the fence because Gretel might tell dad and I could be in trouble.

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  31. 1) If I could ask Maria three questions i would ask:
    -What age did you start working for father?
    -Why didn't she tell Bruno the truth about Pavel being a doctor?
    -Why doesn't she ever express how she feel?
    2)I would have lied to Gretel because If I was them i wouldn't want to get in trouble.

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  32. If i could ask bruno three qustions it would be

    were you always small.
    did you like marias friends.
    Did you like fathers desicions.

    I would have told a lie because she might tell mom and dad about him.

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  33. If you could ask __________ (any character) three questions, what questions would you ask him or her?
    Would you have lied to Gretel about Shmuel or would you have told her the truth? Explain why or why not.

    If I were to ask Gretel a few questions I would ask the following:
    1. why do you always pick on Bruno?
    2. do you really think Kotler is worth it?
    3. why do you alway have to act like your grown?
    I would have lied to Gretel because it's really none of her business and if i would have told her, it would have made it worse.

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  34. 1. If you could ask __________ (any character) three questions, what questions would you ask him or her?
    If I could ask one character a question I would ask Gretel questions.
    1. Why are you so mean and rude to Maria the house maid?
    2. Do you really why don't you really like your brother, or bound with him?
    3. I really don't see you and your brother talking to your mom throughout the story, why?

    2. Would you have lied to Gretel about Shmuel or would you have told her the truth? Explain why or why not.

    I think I would have lied to Gretel about Shumel, because she is so quick to tell and judge.

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  35. 1.If I could ask Bruno's mom three questions they would be why did you marry Bruno's dad?How do you feel about the holocaust?Are you a promoter of Hitler?

    2.I would have lied to Gretel about Shumuel because she would try to use it as blackail or she would try to get me in trouble.

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  36. 1. I would ask schumal 3 questions 1. what happen to your mom / 2. Were you beaten everday / 3. How were you able to sit down by the fence everyday without gitten in trouble


    2. I would have lied to Gretel about schumal because he was jew and he wasn't suppose to talk to jews.

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  37. 1.I would ask Bruno's father
    a. Why would you treat the Jews different from you?
    b. Couldn't you think they have the same rights as you.
    c. And how would it feel if you were where they where?

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    1. 2. I wouldn't have told the truth to Gretel. Bruno was smart I would make Gretel not believe me since she thinks she is the boss of everything so she wouldn't take everything that I was saying seriously. If I did tell Gretel truth she would tell and Shumuel would probably get in trouble if my dad heard.

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  38. 1. gretel. Why are you so mean? What did your brother ever do to you? Do you wish your parents never had bruno?
    2. I would lie to gretel because she is hateful and would have told her parents.

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  39. 1.I would ask Bruno...
    Why are you helping a Jew.
    Do you trust that Shmuel is befriending you just for food.
    When are you going to let someone know about you and Shmuel's existence.
    2. I would lie to Gretel because I know she cannot keep any secrets and if she told she would end up getting Shmuel and me in trouble.

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