What did Bruno and Shmuel do under the fence for the very first time?

• A. They touched; shook hands
• B. They talked about their dinners
• C. They shared food
• D. They argued about cows

Answer: (A)

Bruno and Shmuel’s first moment together is a simple, human gesture across the barrier. Bruno notices the boy on the other side and extends his hand; Shmuel reaches out and they shake hands through the fence. That small touch through the fence marks their first contact and begins the unlikely friendship that develops despite the separation and danger surrounding them. The other activities listed don’t happen at that initial meeting—they don’t discuss dinners, share food, or argue about cows in that first moment.