Characters
Why does Lina draw on a handkerchief?
Lina continues to write throughout the story, why?
She has hope it will eventually reach her desired target: Kostas Vilkas, her father.
What happens at the kolkholz office when everyone is in panic?
Aleksandras Lukas steps up and calms them down. He gives a speech about how they are intelligent and dignified beings
How do the Vilkas family manage to survive?
They scavenge for anything that looks like food, Gather supplies that may be useful later, and exchange personal belonging for food or service
What is the name of the man who wound his watch? (also referred to as the grey haired man)
Aleksandras Lukas
Why do the guards shoot the hole where Lina and her mother are forced to lay in.
To place fear into them and witnesses, displaying power and control
Where do Lina and her family temporarily live in during the deportation?
A labour camp in Siberia
What does Lina's father give to them on the train?
A piece of ham and some clothes
How does the baldman help everyone on the train? Hint: what strategy does he use?
shifting around to look uncomfortable. This stops the guards from shoving more people in their cabin