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She is a housekeeper and caretaker for Bruno and his family.

She has been working for them since Bruno was three years old.

He thinks it is awful and doesn't like it.

<p>She is reminiscing about a pleasant memory and trying to change the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is not clear from the text whether Maria shares Bruno's opinion or not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria is the maid for Bruno's family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno is irritated with Maria because she is not agreeing with him and his opinions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno thinks his father made a mistake by bringing them all to the middle of nowhere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria reveals that Bruno's mother worked for Bruno's grandmother as a dresser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels a little funny inside when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels an overwhelming urge to cry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Herr Roller</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An injury to his head</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The idea of being left on his own without anyone at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because there is no prospect of a visit from his friends and he doesn't want to go mad</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lieutenant Kotler is deep in conversation with Gretel and making her laugh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gretel looks at him irritably and asks what he wants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno says that he doesn't want anything and came over to say hello.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels appalled and wants to push him to the ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's almost ten o'clock on a Saturday morning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno wanted to keep himself entertained and put his mind to some use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno needed some rope and a tyre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno left the rope on the ground near the large oak tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There was no one else to ask for help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno didn't like Lieutenant Kotler and felt a cold atmosphere around him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno's father arranged for Maria's mother to receive hospital care and paid for it out of his own pocket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno realized that Maria's loyalties were with his father and not with him in their campaign to get away from Out-With.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria said that Bruno's father has a lot of kindness in his soul, which made her wonder about something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gretel, Bruno's sister, interrupted their conversation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno felt uncomfortable because he believed in having good manners and treating others with respect, even if they were working for him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>maid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>surprised/realized</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He took her in and helped her when she needed him</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>family's maid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He gave her a job, a home, and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>family maid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He arranged and paid for her hospital care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it is not allowed for him to speak his true feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was rather proud of his father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He believed in the importance of manners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stay quiet and concentrate on your school work and do whatever your father tells you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For no reason that he could think of</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Herr Roller</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because he had no prospect of a visit from his friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An injury to his head</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lieutenant Kotler is deep in conversation with Gretel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels a strong desire to push Lieutenant Kotler to the ground and jump up and down on his head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's almost ten o'clock when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels uncomfortable because he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno finds the idea of Lieutenant Kotler ruffling his hair more unpleasant than the idea of running away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno decided to create a new diversion for himself by building a swing on a large oak tree near the house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno needed some rope and a tire to create his new entertainment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno did not like Lieutenant Kotler because there was an atmosphere around him that made Bruno feel very cold and uncomfortable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On the particular day Bruno approached Lieutenant Kotler, he was wearing a white vest over his trousers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On that day, Lieutenant Kotler looked much younger and reminded Bruno of the big boys at school who he always steered clear of.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria seemed to be considering her response carefully, selecting the right words, preparing to say them, and then thinking better of it and discarding them altogether.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sometimes, when it was a warm afternoon, I liked to sit out there in the sunshine and eat my lunch underneath the ivy tree by the pond. The flowers were very beautiful there. The scents. The way the bees hovered around them and never bothered you if you just left them alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno replied, 'Of course I don’t like it. It’s awful. There’s nothing to do, there’s no one to talk to, nobody to play with. You can’t tell me that you’re happy we’ve moved here, surely.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno asked, 'So you don’t like it here then. You think it’s as bad as I do.' Maria frowned and replied, 'It’s not important,'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She had come to work for them when he was only three years old – and they had always got along quite well for the most part, but she had never showed any particular signs of life before. She just got on with her job, polishing the furniture, washing the clothes, helping with the shopping and the cooking, sometimes taking him to school and collecting him again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Although when he caught her eye again he thought that perhaps there must be something strange in the air that day because her eyes looked as if they were filling with tears too.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paid for her hospital care and arranged everything</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because she didn't want to upset anyone and cause trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proud and impressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He believes in having good manners and treating others with respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is a maid and takes care of the family's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He decided to create a swing using a rope and a tire, hanging it from a large oak tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno approached Lieutenant Kotler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno didn't like Lieutenant Kotler because he gave off a cold and unwelcoming atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lieutenant Kotler was wearing a white vest over his trousers and his hair was messy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno thought Lieutenant Kotler looked younger and reminded him of the big boys at school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gretel looks at Bruno irritably</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels an overwhelming urge to push him to the ground and jump up and down on his head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's almost ten o'clock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gretel describes Bruno as her younger brother who is only nine years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When he was Bruno's age, his mother couldn't get him out of bed until lunch time. She said he would never grow up to be big and strong if he slept his life away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria's usual role in Bruno's life is to help with household chores and take care of him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno thinks their new home is awful. He feels there is nothing to do, no one to talk to, and no one to play with.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria mentions that she enjoyed the garden at their old house in Berlin. She liked sitting out there in the sunshine and eating her lunch under the ivy tree by the pond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite or dismiss his feelings. He wants to express his true thoughts but feels hesitant due to the reactions he might receive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria asks Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud because she believes it is not important what he thinks. She seems to want to avoid confrontation or acknowledge any negative opinions about their new home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria reveals that she knew Bruno's father when he was just a boy and that she worked for Bruno's grandmother as a dresser during her tours in Germany. She mentions that Bruno's mother also worked as a dresser and that she arranged all the clothes for her concerts, describing them as magnificent gowns with artwork-like stitching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own, beyond just being his family's maid. He realizes that she must have things that she misses and friends she wants to see again. He also realizes that she has likely been crying herself to sleep every night since coming to their new home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels that his father has made a terrible mistake by bringing their family to their new home, which he describes as the middle of nowhere. He is not sure if he trusts his father's judgment and believes that they should all try to persuade him to take them back home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite because he has been taught to always be polite and respectful. He does not understand why the rules that apply to children, such as being punished for mistakes, do not seem to apply to grown-ups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno's father took in and helped Maria's mother when she was sick. He gave her a job, a home, and food. Maria expresses her gratitude for his kindness and mentions that without him, she would not be where she is now.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lieutenant Kotler is deep in conversation with Gretel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels angry and wants to push Lieutenant Kotler to the ground and jump up and down on his head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is almost ten o'clock in the morning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels uncomfortable because he values politeness and is not used to impolite behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno's father provided medicine for Maria's sick mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>maid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He thinks it's a terrible mistake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She thinks his father is a good man and takes care of all of them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His mother used to work for Bruno's grandmother and his father was just a boy when they knew each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He feels a little funny inside and realizes that there must be more to her life than just being a maid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno decides to create a new diversion for himself by building a swing from a tree using rope and a tire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When Bruno approaches Lieutenant Kotler and Gretel, Lieutenant Kotler is speaking with Gretel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno decides to ask Lieutenant Kotler for help because he is the only person available to ask for a spare tire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On that particular day, Lieutenant Kotler is wearing a white vest over his trousers, his hair is flopping down over his forehead, and his arms are surprisingly tanned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno does not like Lieutenant Kotler and feels a cold atmosphere around him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>for no reason that he could think of</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was often seen walking up and down the street at all hours of the day or night, having terrible arguments with himself. Sometimes, in the middle of these arguments, the dispute would get out of hand and he would try to punch the shadow he was throwing up against the wall. From time to time he fought so hard that he banged his fists against the brickwork and they bled and then he would fall onto his knees and start crying loudly and slapping his hands against his head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You have no idea what he’s been through in his life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>an injury to his head</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the idea of going there, the idea of running away and being left on his own without anyone at all, was even more unpleasant to him than the idea of staying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria's role in Bruno's household is to work as a maid, doing various tasks such as polishing furniture, washing clothes, helping with shopping and cooking, and sometimes taking Bruno to school and picking him up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria has been working for Bruno's family since he was three years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno thinks their new home is awful. He mentions that there is nothing to do, no one to talk to, and nobody to play with. He expresses his unhappiness and assumes Maria shares the same sentiment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria mentions the garden in Berlin when Bruno asks if she likes their new home. She reminisces about the garden and describes how she enjoyed sitting in the sunshine, eating lunch under the ivy tree by the pond, and appreciating the beauty of the flowers and scents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno decided to create a new diversion for himself because he was bored in their new home. He mentions that there was nothing to do and no one to play with, so he wanted to find a way to entertain himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria made sure that Bruno's grandmother's clothes were laid out and ready before her shows. After Bruno's grandmother retired, Maria stayed friendly with her and received a small pension. Bruno's father offered Maria a job, the first she had ever had. He also arranged and paid for her hospital care when she became sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria made sure that Bruno's grandmother's clothes were laid out and ready before her shows. After Bruno's grandmother retired, Maria stayed friendly with her and received a small pension. Bruno's father offered Maria a job, the first she had ever had. He also arranged and paid for her hospital care when she became sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria made sure that Bruno's grandmother's clothes were laid out and ready before her shows. After Bruno's grandmother retired, Maria stayed friendly with her and received a small pension. Bruno's father offered Maria a job, the first she had ever had. He also arranged and paid for her hospital care when she became sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria made sure that Bruno's grandmother's clothes were laid out and ready before her shows. After Bruno's grandmother retired, Maria stayed friendly with her and received a small pension. Bruno's father offered Maria a job, the first she had ever had. He also arranged and paid for her hospital care when she became sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria made sure that Bruno's grandmother's clothes were laid out and ready before her shows. After Bruno's grandmother retired, Maria stayed friendly with her and received a small pension. Bruno's father offered Maria a job, the first she had ever had. He also arranged and paid for her hospital care when she became sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno wants to say hello</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gretel looks at him irritably</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lieutenant Kotler greets Bruno by reaching out and ruffling his hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is almost ten o'clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels appalled and wants to push him to the ground and jump up and down on his head</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sometimes, when it was a warm afternoon, I liked to sit out there in the sunshine and eat my lunch underneath the ivy tree by the pond. The flowers were very beautiful there. The scents. The way the bees hovered around them and never bothered you if you just left them alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's not important.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When he turned nine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She had come to work for them when he was only three years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating a new diversion for himself involving a large oak tree and a tyre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There was an atmosphere around him that made Bruno feel very cold and want to put a jumper on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was wearing a white vest over his trousers and his hair flopped down over his forehead in exhaustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno did not like their new home and found it unpleasant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria said that Bruno's father had a kind heart and was always willing to help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria insists that Bruno is not allowed to say what he feels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels incredulous and questions why he can't express his feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria asks Bruno not to say negative things about his father because he had been kind to her and her mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria reveals that Bruno's father arranged and paid for her mother's hospital care and funeral expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno is proud of his father when he hears about his acts of kindness towards Maria and her mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno thinks his father made a terrible mistake and doesn't agree with the decision to move to their new home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria worked as a dresser for Bruno's grandmother when she toured Germany and knew Bruno's father when he was a boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels a little funny inside and realizes he had never fully considered Maria to be a person with a life and a history of her own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria asks Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud because she doesn't want him to speak badly about his father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria worked as a maid for Bruno's family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno feels an overwhelming urge to cry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Herr Roller</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There was something in her eyes, a sort of frenzied worry, that he had never seen there before and that unsettled him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bruno decides that he'd better start to find some way to entertain himself or he would slowly go mad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mother explains that Herr Roller suffered a terrible injury to his head during the Great War, which is why he behaves as he does now.</p> Signup and view all the answers