Characters
Who was Annemarrie's (dead) older sister?
Lise Johansen
Ellen Rosen
Why did Kristi and Annemarie have to go to the button shop?
Because Kirsti's button broke.
Why was the button shop closed down?
The owner, Mrs. Hirsch was arrested and sent to a concentration camp.
Who is Annmarie's little sister
Kirsti Johansen
She owned a button store.
Mrs. Hirsch
Christian
What is the main conflict in the novel?
The Nazis were trying to arrest all the Jews and "relocate them."
Who is the main character?
Annemarie Johansen
What did Ellen wear to show that she was Jewish?
A necklace with the Star of David on it.
Why did the Johansens have to say that Ellen was their daughter?
Because the Nazis had a list with all the Jews in Denmark.
What country does the story take place in?
Denmark
Who's house did Annemarie, Ellen, and her family go to instead of school?
Uncle Henrik
What is the symbol for the Jewish faith?
Who was Lise Johansen engaged to?
Peter
What time period does the story take place in?
During World War II
Who is Annmarie's Jewish best friend?
Ellen Rosen
Which holiday were the Jewish people of Denmark planning to celebrate before they had to flee?
The Jewish New Year.
How did Lise Johansen die?
She was killed by the Germans.
What country were the Jews trying to escape to?
Sweden