The Johansen's Family!!!
How did Peter and Lise die?
Lise died by getting ran over by a soldier's military car as she was running away from a resistance secret meeting and Peter died by getting captured and shot.
What did Ellen's necklace mean?
the Star of David
What was the secret Mama and Uncle Henrik were keeping from the children?
They were having a fake funeral for Great-Aunt Birdie.
What did Kirsti's new shoes look like?
green fish skin shoes, colored black by Mr. Rosen's ink
What makes the Rosens different than the Johansens?
The Rosens are Jewish
Who were the main people towards the end of the novel?
Annemarie, Uncle Henrik, Mama, Peter
What was in the casket?
blankets, coats, warm cloths
What is Mr. Rosen's occupation?
a teacher
What did the king do when he saw the Germans coming? Must list both items!
He surrounded the land and blew up his ships.
How long did the war last after Ellen and her parents escaped?
2 years
What does Mrs. Rosen do?
Have tea with Mrs. Johansen, tend to the home.
What was Peter doing at Uncle Henrik's house?
What two places does the story take place?
Copenhagen and Gillieje (Uncle Henrik's)
What distracted the police dogs sent?
the handkerchief (Dried rabbit blood and cocaine)
What does Ellen want to do when she grows up?
The be an actress or dancer - on stage
Who went on the train to Uncle Henrik's?
Mama, Kirsti, Annemarie, and Ellen
How old did it say that Kirsti was in the beginning of the novel?
She was 5
What were some of the items (food and non-food) Danish people had to get used to not having while the Germans were took over the country?
cream, sugar, rubber, new clothing, electricity