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Day 17 · Chapter 17
Mother Gets Her Own Way
Bell Work Quiz & Family Decisions
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Bell Work Quiz
Answer the following questions about
Chapter 16
.
1.
Why does the family return to Berlin briefly in Chapter 16?
For a holiday celebration
To attend Grandmother’s funeral
Because Father was reassigned
To visit Bruno’s old friends
2.
What happens to Lieutenant Kotler in Chapter 16?
He is promoted
He is transferred away from Out-With
He is sent to the front lines as punishment
He quits his position
3.
Why is Bruno’s head shaved?
As punishment for exploring
Because he wanted to look like Shmuel
Because he and Gretel both got lice
Father ordered all boys at Out-With to shave their heads
4.
How does Bruno feel about returning to Out-With after the funeral?
He is devastated and refuses to go back
He is surprisingly almost relieved to return
He is excited because he missed the soldiers
He doesn’t care one way or the other
5.
What does Gretel’s reaction to Kotler’s departure reveal about her character?
She is growing up and developing romantic feelings
She is glad to see him go
She is indifferent to change
She is too young to understand
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Family Decisions
Answer the following questions about
Chapter 17
.
1.
What has Mother been doing more frequently that shows her unhappiness?
Reading books and ignoring the family
Taking naps and drinking “medicinal sherries”
Writing letters to friends in Berlin
Spending time with the soldiers
2.
What does Father announce to Bruno and Gretel?
They are getting a pet
He is leaving the army
Mother and the children may return to Berlin, but he must stay
The whole family is moving to a new camp
3.
When Father asks if Bruno is happy at Out-With, what does Bruno mention?
He mentions Shmuel by name
He says there are hundreds of children on the other side of the fence
He says he has no complaints
He talks about how much he misses Berlin
4.
How does Father react when Bruno mentions the children on the other side of the fence?
He smiles and tells Bruno they are friends
He ignores Bruno completely
He demands to know what Bruno knows about them
He agrees they should all play together
5.
How does Bruno feel about leaving Out-With now, compared to how he felt about leaving Berlin?
He is just as upset as when he left Berlin
He is conflicted — he can hardly remember his Berlin friends and will miss Shmuel
He is thrilled and can’t wait to go
He doesn’t care at all
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