Chapter 3: The Hopeless Case

1. Describe how Bruno and Gretel's relationship is introduced in the chapter.
2. List quotes that show how the new house is described.
3. It was very hollow and he decided that he better not go jumping around this house too often or it might collapse around their ears. What is the significance of this quote?
4. What is Bruno's reaction to the new house?
5. How does it compare to their old house?
6. How does Gretel relate to her father?
7. Does Bruno understand where they are? What makes you believe this?
8. Does Gretel understand where they are? Explain.
9. How is Bruno's description of 'Out-with' represent a motif? What is darkly ironic about this?
10. Read pgs 27-29. How are Bruno's and Gretel's reaction to 'the children' Bruno sees through the window different? What does this tell us about these two characters and their perception/understanding of where they are?