What is the definition of anatomy?

the study of the body and how it works

What is the definition of disbelieving?

not accepting something as true

Which statement shows Bruno's ignorance?

“He ... cut himself a few healthy slices…”

What does, ‘I’m just supposed to be cleaning the glasses,’ reveal about Shmuel?

Shmuel is hungry but is afraid he will get into trouble

Which statement from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 15?

“…his hand appeared healthy and full of life.”

What is the definition of sage?

a plant with fragrant leaves, often used as a seasoning

What do paragraph 21 and the last paragraph of the excerpt reveal about Bruno?

Bruno presents himself as being more courageous than he acts

What does the reader understand Bruno and Shmuel that Bruno doesn't?

Bruno’s words to Shmuel are thoughtless and inconsiderate

How do we know Bruno has no idea what really goes on at “Out-With” as he calls it?

Bruno thinks they are wearing pajamas

Which sentence from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 13?

didn’t have to polish the glasses, I could show you my room.

Why isn’t Bruno afraid of Lieutenant Kotler at first?

Bruno's dad is a higher ranking officer

Which statement shows Bruno's understanding?

“…and wondered what was going on at Out-With…”

Which inference can be made from Kotler asking, “Do you know this boy, Bruno?”

He will get angrier with Shmuel for being Bruno’s friend.

Which of the following is a central theme of the excerpt?

Friends can be unaware of an inequality

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1
What is the definition of anatomy?
the study of the body and how it doesn't work
the study of the body and how it works
the study of plants
the study of animals
2
Which is not Kotler's trait/characteristic?
“shouted”
“glared”
“marched”
"small for his age”
3
What is the definition of disbelieving?
accepting something as true
not accepting something as true
not accepting something as false
believing
4
What is the definition of rooting?
rummaging; looking in your room
rummaging; looking in the concentration camp
rummaging; looking around
rummaging; looking in the refrigerator
5
Which statement shows Bruno's ignorance?
none of the above
“He ... cut himself a few healthy slices…”
“None of it made any sense…”
“…and wondered what was going on at Out-With…”
6
What does, ‘I’m just supposed to be cleaning the glasses,’ reveal about Shmuel?
Shmuel is too busy to eat and is annoyed with Bruno
Shmuel is envious of Bruno’s sandwich and is overwhelmed
Shmuel is hungry but is afraid he will get into trouble
Shmuel is determined to win Lieutenant Kotler’s respect
7
Which statement from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 15?
“He looked towards Bruno, his eyes pleading…”
“…his eyes were focused on the chicken and stuffing…”
“he saw sixty-four small glasses, the ones his Mother used”
“…his hand appeared healthy and full of life.”
8
What is the definition of sage?
a plant with non-fragrant leaves, never used as a seasoning
a plant with non-fragrant leaves
a plant with fragrant leaves, never used as a seasoning
a plant with fragrant leaves, often used as a seasoning
9
What do paragraph 21 and the last paragraph of the excerpt reveal about Bruno?
Bruno has responsibilities that require him to be mature
Bruno presents himself as being more courageous than he acts
Bruno shows his fear to his friend but not to others
Bruno behaves with discipline and manners
10
What does the reader understand Bruno and Shmuel that Bruno doesn't?
Bruno’s words to Shmuel are thoughtless and inconsiderate
That Shmuel has visited Bruno’s home many times before
That Bruno has had more schooling than Shmuel has had
Shmuel is a harder worker and unwilling to play with Bruno
11
Which is not Shmuel's trait/characteristic?
“terrified eyes”
“marched”
“broad smile”
“sinking shoulders”
12
What mostly causes Bruno to recognize that he and Shmuel are dissimilar?
How they respond to orders
How their hands look
The type of food they eat
The kind of glasses they own
13
How do we know Bruno has no idea what really goes on at “Out-With” as he calls it?
Bruno thinks they are wearing pajamas
Bruno thinks they have a better life than him
Bruno thinks they are treated poorly
Bruno thinks they are having a party
14
Why do Shmuel’s and Bruno’s hands look so different?
They both are starving.
They love to eat chicken with sage
Shmuel eats less than Bruno
Bruno eats less than Shmuel
15
Which is not Bruno's trait/characteristic?
“shouted”
“frowned”
“felt guilty”
"small for his age”
16
Which sentence from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 13?
‘Can you believe he’s never even read Treasure Island?’”
“‘They asked me to polish the glasses,’ said Shmuel.”
“‘What are you doing here?’”
didn’t have to polish the glasses, I could show you my room.
17
Why isn’t Bruno afraid of Lieutenant Kotler at first?
Bruno's dad is a higher ranking officer
Bruno is brave all the time
Bruno is in charge of the concentration camp
Bruno and Kotler are best freinds
18
Which statement shows Bruno's understanding?
none of the above
“…and wondered what was going on at Out-With…”
“He ... cut himself a few healthy slices…”
“…Bruno’s eyes sparkled in delight…”
19
Which inference can be made from Kotler asking, “Do you know this boy, Bruno?”
He will get angrier with Shmuel for being Bruno’s friend.
He will let Shmuel stop polishing to play with Bruno.
He will realize he has been cruel to Shmuel and Bruno.
He will apologize to Shmuel and Bruno for frightening them.
20
Which of the following is a central theme of the excerpt?
Friendship can develop between people with differences
Friends react differently to stressful situations
Friendship has obstacles that must be overcomed
Friends can be unaware of an inequality
21
What is the definition of welling?
rising up, but not filling
going down
empty
rising up, filling

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