Who is mother referring to when she says 'some people'?

• A. Father
• B. Bruno
• C. Shmuel
• D. Gretel

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested here is how to follow who a speaker is talking about when they use a vague phrase like “some people.” In this moment, Mother is referring to the adults who hold real power in Bruno’s world—the ones making decisions about what Bruno can and cannot do. She uses the broad term “some people” to point to the adult authority figure connected to Bruno’s daily life and expectations, which is his father, the commandant. The other options are individuals who are children or siblings, and the context of the line centers on the actions and influence of an adult male figure, not Bruno himself, Shmuel, or Gretel. So the referent that best fits the situation is Bruno’s father.