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​​​​​​​ Return to 6L Home Page Vocabulary: Halte – German for stop Resistance –organized underground movement in a country fighting against a foreign invader or occupying army rucksack – a kind of back pack
 * Chapter 1

1. Briefy describe Annemarie and Ellen including a physical description of each girl and a brief description of each girl’s personality. Annemarie has long blond hair and very long legs. Ellen has dark hair. Annemarie does not see much courage in herself, but I think that she has plenty of courage. Ellen is Jewish and seems to get along well with her parents. 2. What is the De Frie Danske? Why does Mrs. Johansen believe the soldiers stopped the girls in the street? De Frie Danske is the illegal newspaper from The Resistance, Mrs. Johansen believes that they were stopped because they looked like "hoodlums" when they run. 3. What does Annemarie understand abou the Resistance? What can the reader infer about Peter Neilsen from the information about him in this chapter? Annemarie understands that the Resistance is fighting the Nazis that have occupied Denmark. The reader can infer that Peter Neilsen was very close to Lise. 4. Why do you suppose Mrs. Rosen cautions the children to “be one of the crowd, always.” Be one of the many. Be sure that they never have reason to remember your face”? Mrs. Rosen said this because they don't want to stand out among the people of Denmark to the Nazis because then they might become suspicious. Chapter 2

1. Papa tells Annemarie the story of the young boy who tells the German soldier that King Christian does not need special body guards because “all of Denmark is his bodyguard.” What does this story reveal to the reader about the Danish people It tells the reader that the citizens of Denmark are loyal to the king. 2. Foreshadowing is the literary term for an author’s use of hints to suggest what action is to come. In what sense might this passage be an example of foreshadowing? “Yes,” (Papa) said at last. “It is true. Any Danish citizen would die for Kings Christian, to protect him.” “You too, Papa?” “Yes” “And Mama?” “Mama, too.” Annemarie shivered again. “Then I would too, Papa. If I had to.” 3. For what reasons did King Christian surrender to the Nazis? King Christian surrendered to the Nazis because he knew that they were in no position to fight them and that they would all be crushed by the soldiers. 4. In what ways has Peter changed since Lise’s death? Peter has changed a lot. He does not see Annemarie and her family much anymore. He also seems to be much more glum since the accident. Chapter 3 Vocabulary: curfew – a time in the evening when citizens may not appear in public Kroner – Danish money Swastika – symbol of Nazis 1. List at least three hardships the people of Copenhagen must endure because of the war. One, rations are made for such things as sugar and spice. Two, a curfew is made for the danish people. And three, they must obey the soldiers. 2. Why is Mama “troubled” when Annemarie tells her the button shop is closed? Mama is "troubled" because she knows that the owner of the button shop is Jewish and she fears that the Germans have taken her and her family away. 3. What information about the Germans in Denmark does Peter bring when he comes to visit? He says that they are starting to take away Jews to concentration camps. 4. Annemarie realizes that her friend Ellen is Jewish and is in danger. Worried about her friend, Annemarie says, “Now I think that all of Denmark must be a bodyguard for the Jews.” Later in her bed, Annemarie wonders if she would really be brave enough to risk her life for Denmark’s Jews. She thinks to herself that she was glad to be an ordinary person who would never be called upon for courage. What future event might this passage foreshadow? Is there a theme being expressed here and what is it? This event foreshadows that Annemarie WILL have to risk her life for the Jews. Chapter 4 Vocabulary: rabbi – the spiritual head of a Jewish congregation Sabbath – the seventh day of the week, set aside for rest and worship by Jews Synagogue – a building used by Jews for worship

1. For what reason does Kirsti mistakenly believe that she once saw the fireworks at the Tivoli Gardens? She mistakenly believes this because she saw the explosions. 2. What does Annemarie’s father think about the Jewish “relocation”? ​ He thinks that the nazis are using double talk to make it seem like they weren't doing anything bad. 3. Why do you suppose Peter leaves Ellen with Annemarie’s family instead of including her when he helps her parents to go somewhere to hide?​ ​I think that he does it because he is needed more importantly elsewhere.

Eric, you have a lot of work to do and not much time to do it. Mrs. S. 11/18
Chapter 5 Vocabulary: imperious – arrogant, domineering Star of David – a six-pointed star; a symbol of Judaism 1. When Annemarie and Ellen talk about Lise’s accident, Annemarie remembers that her “Papa looked so angry. He made one hand into a fist, and he kept pounding it into the other hand.” What does this description of Papa’s reaction to Lise’s death suggest to the reader about the nature of her accident? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​It suggests that her father is upset with the driver of the car. 2. Ellen is worried that the Germans will come into the Johansen home and take her away. Annemarie reassures Ellen by telling her that she is safe. Why does Annemarie believe Ellen is safe? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​Annemarie believes that Ellen is safe because the Germans would never invade a normal household. 3. Why does Pape tear the three photographs out of the album? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​He te​ars out the photos so that the soldiers will believe him that Ellen and Annemarie are sisters. Chapter 6 1. What are Papa and Uncle Henrik talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​They are talking about the jewish refugees. 2. For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​It is close to the sea.

Chapter 7 1. Briefly describe Mama’s relationship with her brother Henrik. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​Very playful. 2. What is different about this visit to Uncle Henrik’s house from visits Annemarie has made there in times past? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​They are there for serious business.

Chapter 8 1.Most of the day Annemarie and Ellen happily play until Uncle Henrik returns to the house. What two statements does he make that worry or puzzle Annemarie? How does she react when she hears these statements? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​Will tomorrow be a good day for fishing? Yes, tomorrow will be a day for fishing. She wonders what they mean. > 1. Who do you think the ‘mourners” are? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​The mourners are people who pray for the dead. > They were other Jewish refugees trying to escape. > > 2. How does Uncle Henrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great –aunt Birte? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​That it was cover for what was really in the coffin. He says it was safer for her not know the truth and easier for her to be brave. > 3. Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​"Yes, I think I understand." > Chapter 10 > Vocabulary: typhus - a very infectious and deadly disease > 1. What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”?<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​​ Number the stars. > 2. How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake?<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​ Frightened. > 3. How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​​By saying that aunt Birte had typhus. > 4. Reread the psalm and Annemarie’s reaction to the reading of it. What do you think is the significance of the title of this book? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Because the phrase is compatible with the book. > 1. What is in the casket? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​​Clothes. > 2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Because he might cry.<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​ ​ > 3. One possible theme for this novel is that it is easier for people to be brave if they do not know everything. Use an incident that happened in this novel to prove this.<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Kirsti knew little of what was happening. Was she ever asked to be brave??? > 4. Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Because she knew what was really happening now. > > > > > > > > Chapter 12 > 1. Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Yes because they foreshadowed it.<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">​​ > 2. What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">It was harder for the ones who were waiting. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety?<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Because she is alone. > 1. Why does Annemarie volunteer to take the packet to Uncle Henrik? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Because her mom twisted her ankle. > 2. Why doesn’t Mama tell Annemarie what is in the basket? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Because then she can't leak any information. > > > > > > > > Chapter 14 > 1. There is a reference to the story of Little Red Riding Hood in this chapter. Which characters from story are like Red Riding Hood and the wolf? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The soldiers are like the wolf and she is like little red riding hood. > 2 . In this chapter we see that Annemarie is confronted with reality and begins to less of a child. What is the reality she confronts? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">That life isn't like a fairy tale. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">She meets the soldiers. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> > 1. What is your reaction to how the soldiers treated Annemarie?<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> My reaction was that they were obviously trained to look merciless. ​ > 2. List three times when the German soldiers are rude to Annemarie. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">He grabbed the bread. He teased her with the cheese. He made fun of her mother. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"> > 3. Why does Annemarie act like Kirsti? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">She acts like Kirsti to cover her real mission. > 4. Did anything Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie surprise you? What? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Yes, I hope they choke on it. It was a harsh reference to them. > Chapter 16. > 1. How does Uncle Henrik define “brave” to Annemarie? Based on this definition, is Annnemarie be considered brave?<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Not thinking about the dangers. Yes. > 2. What secret information does Uncle Henrik share with Annemarie about the Rosens? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">That they got out. > 3. Describe something funny that happens in this chapter. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Uncle Henrik joked about the cow incident. > 1. This chapter takes place two years later after the war. How do the Danish people include their Jewish neighbors in the celebration? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">They cleaned their houses. > 2. How did Peter die? How did Lise really die? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Peter was executed. Lise was run down by germans. > 3. Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s Star of David necklace? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">To keep it away from the germans. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">She put it in Lise's trunk of clothes. > 1. List three real historical events that were included in this novel. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The occupation, the roundup, the escape.
 * Chapter 9
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Jewish people felt they were the chosen people and very special to God, so He would take care of them with as much care as he has for each single star.
 * Chapter 11
 * Chapter 13
 * Chapter 15
 * Chapter 15
 * Chapter 17
 * Afterward
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