What similarity do the boys discover about themselves?

• A. They share the same birthday
• B. They were born in the same year
• C. They celebrate Christmas together
• D. They were both named Bruno

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is how a small, human detail can reveal a shared humanity across harsh boundaries. Bruno and Shmuel discover they were born on the same day. That simple fact shows they are the same age in a fundamental, relatable way, and it underscores how innocent, ordinary truths can unite people even when everything else around them is divided by hate and rules. The other possibilities aren’t supported by the moment they share: birth years aren’t stated as the same, they don’t celebrate Christmas together due to the fence, and one boy isn’t the one named Bruno. This shared birthday stands out as a genuine, human connection between them.