Day 6 · Chapter 6

The Overpaid Maid

Bell Work Quiz & Character Comparison

1 Bell Work Quiz

Answer the following questions about Chapter 5.

1. In Chapter 5, what does Bruno go to his father's office to ask him?

If he can have a bigger bedroom If the family can go back to Berlin If he can invite his friends to visit If he can explore beyond the garden

2. How does Father respond to Bruno's request?

He firmly tells Bruno that the family's move is important and not up for discussion He agrees they will move back soon He ignores Bruno completely He promises Bruno a surprise to make him feel better

3. What does Father tell Bruno about the people he can see from his window?

They are farmers who work nearby They are soldiers training for war He says those people are not really people at all He says they are prisoners who broke the law

4. What rule does Father give Bruno about the house and grounds?

He must stay in his room at all times He cannot speak to the soldiers He must not go near the kitchen He is not to go exploring or go near the fence under any circumstances

5. What impression does Chapter 5 give us of Father's personality?

He is warm and playful with Bruno He is strict, commanding, and expects obedience without question He is nervous and unsure of himself He is kind but distracted by his work

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2 Chapter Assignment — Character Comparison

Maria is an important character who reveals a lot about Bruno's father. Answer the following questions comparing how different characters view Father and how they handle their situations.

1. How does Maria's view of Father differ from Bruno's view?

Both Maria and Bruno think Father is cruel and unfair Maria hates Father while Bruno loves him Maria feels grateful to Father for his kindness to her, while Bruno sees him as the cause of their unhappy move Both think Father is perfect and makes no mistakes

2. Maria says she is not "overpaid." Why is the chapter title ironic?

Bruno calls her overpaid, but she actually has very little choice or freedom in her position Maria actually earns more money than Father Maria never gets paid at all Bruno is jealous of Maria's salary

3. Maria's warning to Bruno about speaking badly of Father connects to which larger theme?

The importance of good manners The value of hard work The joy of childhood exploration The climate of fear and silence that existed under the Nazi regime

4. Compare Bruno and Maria. Which statement is most accurate?

Both are free to speak their minds openly Bruno has the privilege of complaining without consequences, while Maria must stay silent to keep her livelihood Maria is more powerful than Bruno in the household Bruno understands the danger they are in better than Maria does

5. What does Maria's loyalty to Father, despite everything, suggest about her character?

She is foolish and does not think for herself She secretly agrees with everything Father does She is someone who repays kindness with loyalty, even in a complicated and morally difficult situation She does not care about what is happening around her

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas — Day 6: The Overpaid Maid