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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Bruno when his mother told him about the local “madman’s” terrible injury during the Great War and how it led to his madness?
(a) 6 years old.
(b) 3 years old.
(c) 7 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

2. What kind of candy does Bruno say he loves in Chapter Twelve: "Shmuel Thinks of an Answer to Bruno's Question"?
(a) Gumdrops.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Licorice.
(d) Toffee.

3. When Bruno tells Shmuel about his family’s maid Maria in Chapter Thirteen: "The Bottle of Wine,” he says, “She’s very nice although Father says she’s” what?
(a) “Troublesome.”
(b) “Lazy.”
(c) “Overpaid.”
(d) “Too strict.”

4. What covers the walls in Bruno’s father’s office in Chapter Five: "Out of Bounds at All Times and No Exceptions"?
(a) Photographs of Hitler.
(b) Mahogany bookshelves.
(c) Dark draperies.
(d) Maps and battle plans.

5. During dinner in Chapter Thirteen: "The Bottle of Wine,” Bruno complains that Herr Liszt won’t let them read what?
(a) Science books.
(b) Plays or poetry.
(c) History books.
(d) German books.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many other maids join Maria in service at Bruno’s family’s home in Out-With in Chapter Two: "The New House"?

2. What does Bruno tell Shmuel he wants to be when he grows up in Chapter Thirteen: "The Bottle of Wine"?

3. What does Shmuel say his brother’s name is in Chapter Twelve: "Shmuel Thinks of an Answer to Bruno's Question"?

4. How does Bruno define his father’s office in the story, both in Berlin and in Out-With?

5. What is the name of the pirate in Bruno’s book in Chapter Fifteen: "Something He Shouldn't Have Done"?

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