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100
Annemarie knows Uncle Henrick is lying to her
Why is Annemarie angry with Uncle Henrick?
100
There is more of a chance of being seen if everyone goes to the boat at once.
Why does Peter tell Mrs. Johansen to wait before bringing the Rosen's to the boat?
100
Peter opens the Bible and reads a psalm.
What does Peter do at the funeral to help make the funeral seem more real?
100
Medicine to make the baby sleep during the trip.
What does Peter give the baby before they leave for Henrik's boat?
100
Mrs. Hirsch is Jewish
Why did the Germans close Mrs. Hirsch's button store?
200
It is easier if you do not know more than you need to know.
What does Uncle Henrick tell Annemarie about being brave?
200
Henrick is going to help the Rosen's and other Jewish families escape to Sweden.
What did Annemarie figure out about Uncle Henrick's plans?
200
Annemarie should pretend to be a silly girl.
What does Mrs. Johansen tell Annemarie to do if the German soldiers stop her?
200
Mrs. Johansen says that her aunt had died of typhus.
How did Mrs. Johansen keep the soldiers from opening the casket?
200
Mrs. Rosen is afraid of it.
Who is afraid of the sea?
300
The German soldiers wonder why so many people are at the the house.
Why do the German soldiers come to Henrick's house?
300
She trips on the dark path and breaks her ankle.
How did Mrs. Johansen get hurt?
300
Peter and the Rosens arrived.
Who surprised Annemarie and Ellen at the "funeral"?
300
Henrick hides them under the deck of the boat.
How does Henrik keep his Jewish passengers hidden?
300
The kitten Thor.
who is the "God of Thunder"?
400
It is the custom of many Christians to have an open casket.
Why do the German soldiers suspect that Mrs. Johansen is lying about Great Aunt Bertie's death?
400
She realizes that they will need to quickly get the package to Uncle Henrick.
What does Mrs. Johansen do when she realizes Mr. Rosen dropped the packet?
400
The car doors slammed, and the familiar staccato of boots on the kitchen floor.
What happened to frighten everyone at Henrick's house?
400
Mr. Johansen needs to keep the soldiers from being suspicious at the families absence.
Why must Mr. Johansen stay at home when the rest of his family goes to Henrik's?
400
folded blankets, and articles of clothing.
What was really in the coffin?
500
Peter asks Mr. Rosen to deliver a package to Henrick.
What does Peter ask Mr. Rosen to do?
500
Annemarie should pretend she is a silly little girl.
Why does Mrs. Johansen tell Annmarie to do if she is stopped by German soldiers?
500
From a psalm Peter reads at the "funeral".
Where did Lois Lowry get the title of her novel?
500
The handkerchief keeps the German dogs from smelling humans.
Why does Henrik need the handkerchief in the packet?
500
A small package of food of cheese, bread and apples.
What did Annemarie's mother give each person?
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