Uncover the Secrets

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Which character is Lieutenant Kotler deep in conversation with?

Bruno

Gretel and Bruno

Gretel (correct)

Kurt

What is Gretel doing while Lieutenant Kotler is talking to her?

Laughing loudly

Twirling her hair

Both laughing loudly and twirling her hair (correct)

None of the above

How does Gretel react when Bruno approaches them?

She smiles at him

She ignores him

She looks at him irritably (correct)

She greets him warmly

How does Bruno feel when Lieutenant Kotler ruffles his hair?

Angry Signup and view all the answers

What time is it when Bruno says 'It's almost ten o'clock'?

Almost ten o'clock Signup and view all the answers

Who did Franz fight for in the trenches?

The enemy Signup and view all the answers

Where did Bruno believe the oak tree was planted?

In the late Middle Ages Signup and view all the answers

What did Bruno need to create his new entertainment?

A rope and a tyre Signup and view all the answers

Where did Bruno's mother go for a change of air?

To the nearby city Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bruno not like Lieutenant Kotler?

Because he smelled bad Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maria open her mouth to say something and then close it again quickly?

She was thinking better of it and discarding her words Signup and view all the answers

What is Bruno's relationship with Maria?

They are employer and employee Signup and view all the answers

When did Bruno start going to school alone?

When he was nine years old Signup and view all the answers

What did Maria enjoy about the garden at the house in Berlin?

The beautiful flowers and scents Signup and view all the answers

What does Maria say when Bruno asks if she likes it in their new home?

She says it's not important Signup and view all the answers

Who does Bruno believe is in the same situation as him?

Maria Signup and view all the answers

What does Maria say about Bruno's father?

He is a good man Signup and view all the answers

What does Bruno say about his father's decision to bring them to the new location?

It was a mistake Signup and view all the answers

How does Bruno feel about the rules that apply to children and grown-ups?

He thinks they are unfair Signup and view all the answers

What does Bruno realize about Maria during their conversation?

She has a life and a history of her own Signup and view all the answers

Who does Bruno consider to be mad?

Herr Roller Signup and view all the answers

What does Bruno see in Maria's eyes that unsettles him?

Frenzied worry Signup and view all the answers

Why does Bruno feel the urge to cry suddenly?

For no reason Signup and view all the answers

What does Maria tell Bruno to do?

Stay quiet and concentrate on school work Signup and view all the answers

Why does Bruno decide to find a way to entertain himself?

To prevent going mad Signup and view all the answers

According to Maria, why did Bruno's father pay for his mother's hospital care and funeral expenses?

Because Bruno's mother had been a friend to his mother Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bruno feel proud of his father after hearing Maria's story?

Because his father was kind to Maria Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bruno's father offer Maria a job?

Because Maria needed a job Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maria become emotional while watching the people and soldiers outside the window?

Because she was proud of Bruno's father Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bruno feel uncomfortable after Gretel asked Maria to run her a bath?

Because Bruno thought Gretel was being rude Signup and view all the answers