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What is Maria's role in Bruno's life?
What is Maria's role in Bruno's life?
She is a housekeeper and caretaker for Bruno and his family.
How long has Maria been working for Bruno's family?
How long has Maria been working for Bruno's family?
She has been working for them since Bruno was three years old.
What does Bruno think of their new home?
What does Bruno think of their new home?
He thinks it is awful and doesn't like it.
Why does Maria mention the garden in Berlin?
Why does Maria mention the garden in Berlin?
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Does Maria share Bruno's opinion about their new home?
Does Maria share Bruno's opinion about their new home?
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Who is Maria?
Who is Maria?
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Why is Bruno irritated with Maria?
Why is Bruno irritated with Maria?
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Why does Bruno think his father made a mistake?
Why does Bruno think his father made a mistake?
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What does Maria reveal about Bruno's mother?
What does Maria reveal about Bruno's mother?
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How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
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What is Bruno's reaction when Maria tells him to keep quiet and concentrate on his school work?
What is Bruno's reaction when Maria tells him to keep quiet and concentrate on his school work?
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Who does Bruno consider to be mad?
Who does Bruno consider to be mad?
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What injury did Herr Roller suffer during the Great War?
What injury did Herr Roller suffer during the Great War?
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What does Bruno find more unpleasant than the idea of running away?
What does Bruno find more unpleasant than the idea of running away?
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Why does Bruno feel the need to find some way to entertain himself?
Why does Bruno feel the need to find some way to entertain himself?
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What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
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How does Gretel react when Bruno says hello to her?
How does Gretel react when Bruno says hello to her?
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What is Bruno's response when Gretel asks what he wants?
What is Bruno's response when Gretel asks what he wants?
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How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
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What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
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What was Bruno's motivation for creating a new diversion for himself?
What was Bruno's motivation for creating a new diversion for himself?
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What did Bruno need to create his new entertainment?
What did Bruno need to create his new entertainment?
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Where did Bruno leave the rope?
Where did Bruno leave the rope?
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Why did Bruno decide to ask Lieutenant Kotler for help?
Why did Bruno decide to ask Lieutenant Kotler for help?
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How did Bruno feel about Lieutenant Kotler?
How did Bruno feel about Lieutenant Kotler?
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What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she was sick?
What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she was sick?
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Why did Bruno bite his lip after hearing Maria's story?
Why did Bruno bite his lip after hearing Maria's story?
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What did Maria say about Bruno's father's kindness?
What did Maria say about Bruno's father's kindness?
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Who interrupted Bruno and Maria's conversation?
Who interrupted Bruno and Maria's conversation?
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Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
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What is Maria's job in Bruno's family?
What is Maria's job in Bruno's family?
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How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
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What did Maria say about Bruno's father's kindness?
What did Maria say about Bruno's father's kindness?
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Who is Maria?
Who is Maria?
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What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she was sick?
What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she was sick?
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What was Maria's role in Bruno's household?
What was Maria's role in Bruno's household?
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What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother?
What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother?
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Why did Maria ask Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud?
Why did Maria ask Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud?
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How did Bruno feel after hearing Maria's story about his father's kindness?
How did Bruno feel after hearing Maria's story about his father's kindness?
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Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people were impolite?
Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people were impolite?
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What does Maria tell Bruno to do in order to keep themselves safe?
What does Maria tell Bruno to do in order to keep themselves safe?
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Why does Bruno feel an overwhelming urge to cry?
Why does Bruno feel an overwhelming urge to cry?
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Who did Bruno consider to be mad?
Who did Bruno consider to be mad?
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Why did Bruno decide to find a way to entertain himself?
Why did Bruno decide to find a way to entertain himself?
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What injury did Herr Roller suffer during the Great War?
What injury did Herr Roller suffer during the Great War?
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What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
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How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
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What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
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Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
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What does Bruno find more unpleasant than the idea of running away?
What does Bruno find more unpleasant than the idea of running away?
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What did Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
What did Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
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What did Bruno need to create his new entertainment?
What did Bruno need to create his new entertainment?
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Why did Bruno not like Lieutenant Kotler?
Why did Bruno not like Lieutenant Kotler?
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What did Bruno see Lieutenant Kotler wearing on the particular day he approached him?
What did Bruno see Lieutenant Kotler wearing on the particular day he approached him?
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Who did Bruno think Lieutenant Kotler looked like on that day?
Who did Bruno think Lieutenant Kotler looked like on that day?
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What does Maria seem to be doing before she finally speaks?
What does Maria seem to be doing before she finally speaks?
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What did Maria mention about the garden in Berlin?
What did Maria mention about the garden in Berlin?
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How does Bruno feel about their new home?
How does Bruno feel about their new home?
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What does Bruno think of Maria's response?
What does Bruno think of Maria's response?
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What is Maria's role in Bruno's life?
What is Maria's role in Bruno's life?
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What was the reason for Bruno's urge to cry?
What was the reason for Bruno's urge to cry?
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What did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she became sick?
What did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she became sick?
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Why did Maria ask Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud?
Why did Maria ask Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud?
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How does Bruno feel about his father after hearing Maria's story?
How does Bruno feel about his father after hearing Maria's story?
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Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite?
Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite?
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What is Maria's role in Bruno's household?
What is Maria's role in Bruno's household?
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What did Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
What did Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
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Who did Bruno approach to ask for help in finding a spare tire?
Who did Bruno approach to ask for help in finding a spare tire?
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Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable around Lieutenant Kotler?
Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable around Lieutenant Kotler?
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What was Lieutenant Kotler wearing on the particular day Bruno approached him?
What was Lieutenant Kotler wearing on the particular day Bruno approached him?
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How did Bruno describe Lieutenant Kotler's appearance on that day?
How did Bruno describe Lieutenant Kotler's appearance on that day?
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What is Gretel's reaction when Bruno approaches her and Lieutenant Kotler?
What is Gretel's reaction when Bruno approaches her and Lieutenant Kotler?
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How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
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What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
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How does Gretel describe Bruno to Lieutenant Kotler?
How does Gretel describe Bruno to Lieutenant Kotler?
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What does Lieutenant Kotler say about his childhood?
What does Lieutenant Kotler say about his childhood?
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What is Maria's usual role in Bruno's life?
What is Maria's usual role in Bruno's life?
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What does Bruno think of their new home?
What does Bruno think of their new home?
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What does Maria say about the garden in Berlin?
What does Maria say about the garden in Berlin?
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Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
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Why does Maria ask Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud?
Why does Maria ask Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud?
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What does Maria reveal about her background and relationship with Bruno's family?
What does Maria reveal about her background and relationship with Bruno's family?
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What does Bruno realize about Maria's life and thoughts?
What does Bruno realize about Maria's life and thoughts?
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How does Bruno feel about his father's decisions and actions?
How does Bruno feel about his father's decisions and actions?
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Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite?
Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite?
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What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she was sick?
What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother when she was sick?
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What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
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How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?
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What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
What time is it when Bruno tells Lieutenant Kotler it's almost ten o'clock?
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Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite?
Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations where people are impolite?
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What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother?
What act of kindness did Bruno's father do for Maria's mother?
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What is Maria's job in Bruno's family?
What is Maria's job in Bruno's family?
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What does Bruno think of his father's decision to move to their new home?
What does Bruno think of his father's decision to move to their new home?
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Why does Maria ask Bruno not to say negative things about his father?
Why does Maria ask Bruno not to say negative things about his father?
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What does Maria tell Bruno about his father's past?
What does Maria tell Bruno about his father's past?
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How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
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What does Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
What does Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
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What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
What is Lieutenant Kotler doing when Bruno approaches him and Gretel?
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Why does Bruno decide to ask Lieutenant Kotler for help?
Why does Bruno decide to ask Lieutenant Kotler for help?
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How does Bruno describe Lieutenant Kotler's appearance on that day?
How does Bruno describe Lieutenant Kotler's appearance on that day?
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What does Bruno think of Lieutenant Kotler?
What does Bruno think of Lieutenant Kotler?
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What was the reason behind Bruno's sudden urge to cry?
What was the reason behind Bruno's sudden urge to cry?
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Describe Herr Roller's behavior and actions that made Bruno consider him to be mad.
Describe Herr Roller's behavior and actions that made Bruno consider him to be mad.
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Why did Mother tell Bruno not to laugh at Herr Roller's behavior?
Why did Mother tell Bruno not to laugh at Herr Roller's behavior?
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What injury did Herr Roller suffer during the Great War that led to his current behavior?
What injury did Herr Roller suffer during the Great War that led to his current behavior?
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Why did Bruno decide that running away and being left on his own was more unpleasant than staying?
Why did Bruno decide that running away and being left on his own was more unpleasant than staying?
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What is Maria's role in Bruno's household?
What is Maria's role in Bruno's household?
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How long has Maria been working for Bruno's family?
How long has Maria been working for Bruno's family?
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What does Bruno think of their new home?
What does Bruno think of their new home?
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Why does Maria mention the garden in Berlin?
Why does Maria mention the garden in Berlin?
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Why did Bruno decide to create a new diversion for himself?
Why did Bruno decide to create a new diversion for himself?
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What does Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
What does Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
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What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
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What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
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What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
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What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
What did Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
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What does Bruno want when he approaches Lieutenant Kotler and Gretel?
What does Bruno want when he approaches Lieutenant Kotler and Gretel?
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How does Gretel react when Bruno approaches them?
How does Gretel react when Bruno approaches them?
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How does Lieutenant Kotler greet Bruno?
How does Lieutenant Kotler greet Bruno?
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What time is it when Bruno approaches them?
What time is it when Bruno approaches them?
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How does Bruno feel about Lieutenant Kotler ruffling his hair?
How does Bruno feel about Lieutenant Kotler ruffling his hair?
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What is Bruno's age when Maria starts working for his family?
What is Bruno's age when Maria starts working for his family?
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What does Maria mention about the garden in Berlin?
What does Maria mention about the garden in Berlin?
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What is Maria's response when Bruno asks if she likes it in their new home?
What is Maria's response when Bruno asks if she likes it in their new home?
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When did Bruno start making his way to school and back home alone?
When did Bruno start making his way to school and back home alone?
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How long has Maria been working for Bruno's family?
How long has Maria been working for Bruno's family?
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What did Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
What did Bruno decide to create as a new diversion for himself?
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Why did Bruno not like Lieutenant Kotler?
Why did Bruno not like Lieutenant Kotler?
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Describe Lieutenant Kotler's appearance on the particular day Bruno approached him.
Describe Lieutenant Kotler's appearance on the particular day Bruno approached him.
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What did Bruno think of their new home?
What did Bruno think of their new home?
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What did Maria say about Bruno's father's kindness?
What did Maria say about Bruno's father's kindness?
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What is Maria's response when Bruno asks why he can't say what he feels?
What is Maria's response when Bruno asks why he can't say what he feels?
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How does Bruno feel when Maria asks him not to say negative things about his father?
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Why does Maria ask Bruno not to say negative things about his father?
Why does Maria ask Bruno not to say negative things about his father?
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What does Maria reveal about Bruno's father's relationship with her mother?
What does Maria reveal about Bruno's father's relationship with her mother?
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How does Bruno feel about his father's acts of kindness towards Maria and her mother?
How does Bruno feel about his father's acts of kindness towards Maria and her mother?
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What does Bruno think about his father's decision to bring them to their new home?
What does Bruno think about his father's decision to bring them to their new home?
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What does Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
What does Maria reveal about her relationship with Bruno's grandmother and father?
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How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
How does Bruno feel when he realizes that Maria has a life and thoughts of her own?
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Why does Maria ask Bruno not to say his true feelings out loud?
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What was Maria's role in Bruno's household?
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What is Bruno's reaction when Maria tells him to keep quiet and concentrate on his schoolwork?
What is Bruno's reaction when Maria tells him to keep quiet and concentrate on his schoolwork?
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Who does Bruno consider to be mad?
Who does Bruno consider to be mad?
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Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
Why does Bruno feel uncomfortable in situations like the one with Maria?
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What does Bruno decide to do when he realizes that he needs to find a way to entertain himself?
What does Bruno decide to do when he realizes that he needs to find a way to entertain himself?
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What does Mother tell Bruno about Herr Roller's behavior?
What does Mother tell Bruno about Herr Roller's behavior?
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