Why did Bruno think the Fury was the rudest guest he had ever witnessed?
When Gretel expressed that she was learning French, the Fury said, "why would you want to?" Then he left the conversation abruptly and went to the dining room, where he sat down at the head of the table.
How did the blonde woman show consideration for the children?
After the Fury left the conversation, Ava Braun continued to talk kindly with the children. She praised Gretel for learning French and showed concern toward Bruno because his shoes were too tight.
How does Bruno reveal that he has no understanding of Shmuel's situation?
Bruno compares Shmuel's move to 'Out-With' with his own. He also tells Shmuel that he does not believe so many people would live in one room in the Ghetto or that there were no doors on Shmuel's train. He also does not understand why all of the children in the camp do not play together.
Why doesn't Bruno tell his parents about Shmuel?
Bruno is afraid that his parents might not approve of Shmuel, and he does not want to give up his friendship.
Why do Bruno and Shmuel disagree about soldiers?
Bruno believes that his father is a good man and that there are lots of soldiers who are good. Shmuel, however, has only seen cruel soldiers, so he cannot believe that a soldier can be good.
Why does Bruno foresee that catastrophe is going to strike on the night Lieutenant Kotler comes to dinner?
On the night that Lt. Kotler came to dinner, Pavel looked much smaller and more pale than usual. Also, his hand shook when he served the wine.
Why is Lieutenant Kotler reluctant to talk about his father and how does this arouse the Commandant's suspicions?
Lieutenant Kotler's father left Germany in 1938 which was the same year that Hitler came to power. This caused Bruno's father to question the reason for his departure.
How does Bruno come to the realization that he had better not disagree with anyone about anything at Out-With?
When Pavel spilled the wine, Lt. Kotler brutally punished him, and no one, not even his father, seemed to care. After that, Bruno realized that he did not really understand all that took place at 'Out-With'.
Why does Bruno pretend that he has an imaginary friend?
As Bruno is talking to Gretel, he accidentally says something about Shmuel, and when Gretel begins to question him about it, he makes up a story so that she will find out about Shmuel and ruin their friendship.
How does talking about Shmuel to Gretel help Bruno understand his friend?
When Bruno tells Gretel about the sudden disappearance of Shmuel's grandfather, he realizes how sad his friend must have been feeling. He regrets that he was not more sympathetic about it.
What signs reveal that Lieutenant Kotler is getting very close to Bruno's mother?
Lt. Kotler is always in the living room, making jokes with Bruno's mother. Bruno's mother begins calling him, "Kurt" and hangs around whenever the Commandant is away. Bruno also notices that Lt. Kotler is there in the morning when he wakes up and that he is there at night when he goes to bed.
Why is Shmuel at Bruno's house?
Because Shmuel has small hands, Lt. Kotler allows him to polish the glasses for the Commandant's family.
How does Bruno inadvertently get Shmuel into trouble?
Bruno gives Shmuel some chicken, but denies it when Lt. Kotler catches him eating it.
Why does Bruno fail to tell Lieutenant Kotler that he gave Shmuel the chicken?
Bruno is already afraid of Lt. Kotler, so when he saw how angry Kotler became at Shmuel, he lies to him.
