Vocabulary
What does word "DAVAI" mean?
The word Davai means to hurry up.
Who is the main character in the novel "Between Shades of Gray"?
The main character in the novel is Lina Vilkas.
What did Kostas Vilkas do for living?
Kostas Vilkas was a provost at Universtiy.
Where did Lina and her family live before they got deported?
Kaunas Lithuania.
Who's house did they celebrate Christmas at in the Altai labor camp?
The old man's house.
What is NKVD?
NKVD is the Soviet secret police.
What is the name of Lina Vilkas brother?
Lina Vilkas brother name is Jonas Vilkas.
How did people felt about Kostas Vilkas?
Everyone felt that he is an honest man.
What was the name of the first camp they were sent to?
Atlai labor camp.
How long was Lina and Jonas imprisoned for?
12 years.
What does "doktor" mean?
It means "Doctor".
What was the grouchy women name in the novel?
The grouchy women name was Miss Grybas.
How many people get to leave the car and for what reason?
Only one person gets to leave the car and to get food.
Where did everyone think they were headed to after the Altai labor camp's?
They thought they were headed to America (USA).
What day is Andruis birthday?
November 20th.
It means "medicine".
What was the bald man name in the novel?
Bald man name was Mr. Stalas.
Why did everyone hate the bald man?
Because of his attitude and his negative thoughts/ talks.
Where did Kostas (Lina's father) help Joana's family go?
Germany.
What day is Lina's birthday?
March 22nd.
What does the word "mosh" mean?
The word "mosh" means "Mother".
What was the commander's name in "Between Shades of Gray"?
The commander's name in Between Shades of Gray was Komorov.
Why does Lina draw in her sketchbook?
Because she thinks that one day her drawings will reach her father.
What prison is Kostas Vilkas (Lina's father) in?
Krasnoyararsk prison.
When does Lina get to trofimovsk, artic circle?
August 28th.