Identify a moment of irony in the novel and explain its significance.

• A. Bruno condemns his own ignorance from the start.
• B. Bruno believes the camp is a farm for "friends," while in reality it is a place of persecution; this irony highlights the gap between Bruno's beliefs and the grim truth.
• C. Shmuel confesses to Bruno that he is afraid of the guards.
• D. The soldiers celebrate a birthday with cake.

Answer: (B)