What does the reader learn about Friedrich’s family? What does the reader learn about the narrator’s family?
How would the story be different if Friedrich were the narrator?
How would the story be different if the narrator were a third-person narrator
Why doesn’t the author give a particular name to the narrator?
Why doesn’t the author give a specific name to the town?
Who is Herr Resch and why does he scream at Friedrich?
Why is what Herr Resch says an example of prejudice?
Turn to page 15. What does Grandfather mean when he says, “We are Christians. Bear in mind that the Jews crucified our Lord.”?
What does Grandfather want from the narrator and his family?
What is the mood in Germany at the beginning of the novel?
What have you learned about Jewish traditions from this section of the novel?
What are the traditions of your household and/or religion?
What was the special treat the two families shared?
What was in each child’s paper bag after they got home from school?