12 Questions
Who was packing up Bruno's belongings when he came home from school?
Maria the maid
What did Bruno's mother refer to as 'a great adventure'?
The special job Bruno's father was sent to do
What aspect of his father's job is Bruno uncertain about?
The frequent visitors in uniforms and with typewriters
Why was Bruno somewhat relieved to see his mother's things being packed by Lars the Butler?
He felt the punishment was not just for him
Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable about not knowing what his father does?
He felt left out since his friends knew their fathers' jobs
What made Bruno's discomfiture increase regarding the new place they were going?
The fact that it was 'Out Of Bounds At All Times And No Exceptions'
What does Bruno love about their house in Berlin?
The five stories
Why does Bruno's mother suggest moving away from their current city?
For a safer environment due to recent changes
Why is Bruno upset about not being able to return to his school?
He will miss his three best friends - Karl, Daniel, and Martin
Where does Bruno's favorite banister in the house start from?
The rooftop window
What activity does Bruno enjoy doing with the banister in their house?
Sliding down from the rooftop to the ground floor
Why does Bruno wonder if his grandparents are coming along to the new place?
He likes having them nearby in their current location
Study Notes
Bruno's Life in Berlin
- Bruno is a 9-year-old boy who comes home from school to find his maid, Maria, packing up his belongings.
- He lives in a 5-story house with his parents, sister, and a cellar where Cook prepares their food.
- The house has a fine banister that Bruno loves to slide down from the top floor to the ground floor.
- Bruno's grandfather and grandmother live nearby, and he wonders if they will be coming along to the new place.
The Family's Move
- The Fury, accompanied by a beautiful blond woman, had come to dinner at the family's house the week before.
- The Fury has "big things in mind" for Bruno's father and is sending him to a place where there is "a very special job that needs doing."
- The family will be moving away from Berlin, and their house will be closed up for the present.
- Bruno will not be able to return to his school and will have to say goodbye to his friends Karl, Daniel, and Martin.
Bruno's Father's Job
- Bruno's father wears a "fantastic uniform" and has an office that is "Out Of Bounds At All Times And No Exceptions."
- There are always other men in uniforms and women with typewriters visiting him in his office.
- Bruno is not entirely sure what his father does, unlike his friends whose fathers are ordinary workers.
Bruno's Mother's Explanation
- Bruno's mother tries to reason with him, saying that it might be safer if they move away due to recent changes in the city.
- When Bruno protests, she snaps at him, telling him curtly, "We don't have a choice in this."
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