Perfect Plot
Chatty Characters
Cause and Effect
What's the Word
Grab Bag
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Why does King Christian blow up his own naval fleet?
King Christian wants to keep the Nazis from using the fleet against him and others. He decides it is better to blow up his fleet than to let the Nazis have it.
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Who is the main character of this novel?
Annemarie Johansen
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Cause: Lise dies in an accident Effect:
Annemarie's parents don't talk about her, Ellen is able to pretend to be her, Peter does not get married
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What does defiantly mean?
refusing to obey someone
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What is the genre of this novel?
Historical Fiction
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Why do Mrs. Johansen and Mrs. Rosen drink water with herbs in it?
This is what they call drinking "coffee" since their real coffee is no longer in the country since the Germans took over.
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Who plays with paper dolls and why?
Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti play with cut out "dolls" from the magazine because toys are not available at this time.
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Cause: Effect: Mrs. Johansen and Mrs. Rosen become very worried.
Ellen and Annemarie run into German soldiers after school, The button shop is closed with a German sign on it, The Nazis get the list of all the Jewish names in the town.
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What does hesitate mean?
To be unwilling to do something because of doubt or uncertainty
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What is the first complete setting of this novel?
Copenhagen, Denmark 1943
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How do the Rosens escape the Nazis in Copenhagen?
Mr. and Mrs. Rosen flee with Peter to an unknown location. Ellen hides at the Johansen's house pretending to be Lise.
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Compare and Contrast Ellen and Annemarie.
Same: 10 years old, Live in Copenhagen, Enjoy spending time with friends Different: A-Christian/E-Jewish, A-Brave/E-Nervous, A-Fast/E-Good Actor
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Cause: The German soldiers get a list of all of the Jewish people in Copenhagen. Effect:
The Rosens hide with Peter and Ellen hides with the Johansens
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What does frantically mean?
desperate or wild with excitement, fear, or pain
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What is the second complete setting of this novel?
Gilleleje, Denmark 1943
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What are four ways World War II impacts the plot of the story? (There are many more than four.)
1. Food, such as chicken, is rationed. 2. Treats such as sugar, coffee, cigarettes, and butter are no longer available. 3. Kirsti has to wear fish shoes because rubber is being used to make war materials. 4. Rubber cannot be used to make wheels for bikes. 5. King Christian blows up his naval fleet. 6. The Jewish people in Copenhagen flee for fear of relocation. 7. The German soldiers stand guard on every street corner. 8. Houses are randomly searched to find Jewish people.
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Which character is known for breaking the rules that the German soldiers set?
Peter Neilsen
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Cause: Effect: Mrs. Johansen takes the children to Henriks house.
Mr. and Mrs. Johansen worry that the Nazis are suspicious of Ellen after their visit to the house.
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What does reassure mean?
to make someone feel less afraid or doubtful
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What country is still free from German rule?
Sweden
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How does Uncle Henrik know that Mrs. Johansen is bringing a Jewish refugee to his house?
Uncle Henrik understands the code when father talks about one cigarette carton and knowing where to look for cigarette cartons as there are many if you know where to look for them means one Jewish refugee.
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Who is Great-aunt Birte?
Annemarie's Great-aunt that "passed away", but Annemarie does not know.
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Cause: Effect: The Nazis leave the Johansen's apartment.
Mr. Johansen shows a picture of Lise when she was a baby with dark curly hair, which makes the Nazis believe that Ellen is their daughter.
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What does relocate mean?
to move to a new place
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Who is the author of this novel?
Lois Lowry
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