Julia

​ ​Chapter 1 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

1. Briefy describe Annemarie and Ellen including a physical description of each girl and a brief description of each girl’s personality. Annemarie has short blond hair and has long legs. Annemarie is brave and curious.Ellen has long brown hair and short legs. Ellen is also very worrying and yet brave.

2. What is the De Frie Danske? Why does Mrs. Johansen believe the soldiers stopped the girls in the street? De Frie Danske is an illegal newspaper and Mrs. Johansen believes the soldiers stopped them in the street because they are still on them about the last resistance incident

3. What does Annemarie understand about the Resistance? She knows that the Resistance is the Danish fighters that bring harm to the Nazis.

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”? In case they recognize thier faces again and maybe hurt them.

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 That they are very caring and protective.

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.” This passage is an example of foreshadowing because two main characters were in the army and died for their country. Also Papa was the only one who knew that his daughter and her boyfriend were in the Resistance. 3. For what reasons did King Christian surrender to the Nazis? I think he surrendered to the Nazis because they have a bigger army

4. In what ways has Peter changed since Lise’s death? I think Peter has become more brave, protective and cautious.

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. Rationed electricity, no fuel and no flour and butter for baking and cooking

2. Why is Mama “troubled” when Annemarie tells her the button shop is closed? She is troubled becuase she needs bottons to fix clothing and the kids said the signs were in German. She also is concerned because Mrs. Hirsh is Jewish, and this could mean that she was taken away by the soldiers.

3. What information about the Germans in Denmark does Peter bring when he comes to visit? The Germans have issued orders to close stores that are run by Jews.

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? ​Ellen moves in with Annemarie and pretends to be Annemarie's sister Lise. The Nazis come in the middle of the night to inspect their house and Annemarie is telling Ellen to take her necklace off and Ellen forgets how. So Annemarie yanks it off and holds it in her hand. Annemarie holds the necklace tightly in her hand making sure that the soldiers don't see it during their inspection. Is there a theme being expressed here and what is it? ​Yes. The theme has to do with courage and bravery of Annemarie.

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? ​Kirsti mistakenly took the booms and lights in the sky from the Germans burning Tivoli Gardens as fireworks.

2. What does Annemarie’s father think about the Jewish “relocation”? ​He does not like it at all. He also is very confused and worried because he believes it's wrong. ​

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? It would have been too dangerous for Ellen.

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? He feels that Lise's death may not have been an accident and the Nazis may have killed her. 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? She thinks that they will be safe because they have a plan if th soldiers were to come.Their plan is to pretend that Ellen is Lise. 3. Why does Papa tear the three photographs out of the album? To show the soldier that Ellen "belongs" to their family.

Chapter 6 1. What are Papa and Uncle Henrik talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”? "Cigarettes" was a code name for Ellen. 2. For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee? It is a good place because it is in the woods.

Chapter 7 1. Briefly describe Mama’s relationship with her brother Henrik. They were very close when they were younger. Henrik now lives in the home where Mama and Henrick grew up. 2. What is different about this visit to Uncle Henrik’s house from visits Annemarie has made there in times past? The chimney was crooked and the shutters were tilted, and it seemed like she had a lot more fun now that she was older. This visit has a serious intention - to get Ellen to safety- so it isn't as fun-filled as previous visits have been. They also were restricted from running about the village freely.

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? "Tomorrow will be a day for fishing" and "You have prepared the living room?" How does she react when she hears these statements? She is confused and wondering what these mean. She recognizes the phrases from earlier odd conversations. Chapter 9 1. Who do you think the ‘mourners” are? Close friends or family members. 2. How does Uncle Hunrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great–aunt Birte? He explaines to her by telling her that if soldiers come over thaey wont bother us and so that they have enough room. 3. Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing. "She felt older, suddenly"

Chapter 10 Vocabulary: typhus - a very infectious and deadly disease 1. What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”? "He who numbers the stars one by one." 2. How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake? Sad. They didn't know that someone didn't pass away. 3. How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket? She keeps them from opening the casket by telling them that their aunt had typhus.

Chapter 11 1. What is in the casket? Coats and blankets 2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine? So she wouldn't cry.

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. When the soldier in the begining of the book touching Kristis hair and she was brave enough to slap his hand and tell him not to

4. Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was. She is starting to worry, care and take things more seriously as she watches the Rosen family get ready to leave.

Chapter 12 1. Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat? Yes I do think she will meet soldiers on the way to Henrik's boat.

2. What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter? It was harder for the ones who were waiting because there was more fear. 3. Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety? Her mother has always been there for her and now she worries for her, wondering if she's all right.

Chapter 13 1. Why does Annemarie volunteer to take the packet to Uncle Henrik? She voluteered because her mother broke her ankle. 2. Why doesn’t Mama tell Annemarie what is in the basket? Mama deosn't tell her because if she were to find out and ran into a soldeir and he asked she cuold have spilled the whole secret.

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? Annemarie is Red Riding Hood and a squirrel as the Wolf. 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? She is confronted by two soldiers with trained dogs.

Chapter 15 1. What is your reaction to how the soldiers treated Annemarie? Surprise because the were not as mean but they were very rude. 2. List three times when the German soldiers are rude to Annemarie. 1. They fed here loaf of bread to their dogs 2.They called she and her mother stupid 3. They threw her apple to the ground. 3. Why does Annemarie act like Kirsti? She act like Kirsti because she is very brave and bravery is just what Annemarie needed at that time. 4. Did anything Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie surprise you? What? Yes, he said he hopes the dogs choke on the bread.

Chapter 16. 1. How does Uncle Henrik define “brave” to Annemarie? Based on this definition, is Annnemarie be considered brave? Brave means to not think about dangers. Yes I think Annemarie is brave. 2. What secret information does Uncle Henrik share with Annemarie about the Rosens? He shares that they are hidden in a secret room under his boat. 3. Describe something funny that happens in this chapter. "The God of Thunder" falls into a pale of milk.

Chapter 17 1. This chapter takes place two years later after the war. How do the Danish people include their Jewish neighbors in the celebration? The Danish people dusted and polished furniture for them. 2. How did Peter die? How did Lise really die? Peter died because he was shot and Lise died because she got hit by a car. 3. Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s Star of David necklace? She hides it in the pocket of Lise's dress that was inside her trunk.​

Afterward 1. List three real historical events that were included in this novel. 1.Denmark surrendered to the Germans in 1940 2.In August 1943 the Danes sank their own entire army at Copenhagen harbor 3.On the New Yearof the Jewish High Holidays in 1943, those who gathered to worship at the synagogue were warned by the rabbi that they were to be taken and "relocated" by the Germans.

Daniel's Story
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Chapter 1 Daniel is on a train hat is taking him to the concentration camps. While he is an the train he is looking through his picture album and it brings back memories. One of the memories is about his dad's hardware store. He remembers that his dad would always help customers find the best tools he has He also sees pictures of family. Most of them are of strict Aunt Leah and Uncle Peter.

Chapter 2 In this chapter he continues to look at his picture album. This time it brings back memories about his teacher Mr. Schneider and he wants to have uncle Peter as a teacher. Then at the end he has this really bad dream that his dad's store is closing, he can't go to the public school anymore, and Aunt Leah gets beaten up. (luckily it is a dream!)

Chapter 3 In this chapter Daniel and his family are still on the train and Daniels mother saw the pictures and they brought back not good but bad memories. Then arive they see father he sai that he was at the polie station and he manage to bribe his way out. Thenthey receive a youth hitler uniform.

Chapter 4 In this chapter they received a packaged from uncle Peter at first they thought it was one of his jokes. After that Auntie Leah read the note and started to scream. Mother sent daniel up to their rooms with the other kids. Then father came and told them the news. They knew it he was dead.

Chapter 5 In this chapter he is on a train again. The Nazis told them that they were going to a work camp but daniel knew that wasnt true. Daniel brought only some of his pictures and the rest he hid beause if they find out they may arrest you. When they get there they hate to see all these people die.

Chapter 6 Daniel is looking at a picture of rosa from when they first met. Alsooooooooooo he is talking about what wil happen a concentration camps and what is happening know

Chapter 7 In this chapter Daniel is going through all his pictures and he thinking back to what happened when he took those pictures and telling stories about them. He also tells stories about Rosa.

Chapter 8 First they start talking about their jobs that they have to do and what and how much fooid they get to eat. They also talk about how the workers at the sewing factory refused their soup and the ringleaders including Rosa got fired.

Chapter 9 In this chapter Rosa goes into hiding and she doesnt ell Daniel because incase he gets caught he wont give her away. Daniels whole family is going to go to hide but Daniel is not. They say their good byes and they leave. When Daniel is with his friend his friend gets out with out being caught butDaniel does. They put him on a train and they are of to Auschwitz.

Chapter 10 When they het to Auschwitz Daniel meets up with his father. Later on i the story Erika gets sent too. As Daniel and father were marchingDaniel said he saw Erika and Father doesnt believe him.

Chapter 11 In this chapter daniel walks past erika and he sees a smile on her face then she plays a few extra notes for him.

Chapter 12 in this chapter lots of people were killed and then they do not want to waste their rations they eat them and father made sure he kept all the spoons and knives that he made to trade for bread,potatoes,cheese and sausage to eat. Daniel sees her playing the violin again and danilel throws a note that says fence on it.

Chapter 13 in this chapter they are sent to Buchenwalds and there they do not have to work. they are fed little but the rooms are war.

Chapter 14 When tey are told to they are to go over to a man who has toos and dismantel everything that they can. Later in the chapter they started to shoot and father got shot inthe arm thn he began to shoot and watched guards fall.

Chapter 15 Daniel and father sleep in the hospital complex. When they wake up they ae ceering and screaming thet they are free.

Chapter 16 Peter ends up dying. And he asks him to go tone for him. Finally the war is over and everyone is safe. They all are celebrating.Daniel returns to Lodz to meet Rosa and Daniel proposes to her.

P.S. I know i didnt do so well on this because i was having troubles with loging in and i was very busy so just to let you know i am prepared for a grade lower than an A i will try harder next time.

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