Annemarie/Uncle Henrik
Annemarie has two siblings. What are their names?
Kirsti and Lise
In chapter 1, Kirsti asks Mama for a certain food item. What food did she ask for?
Cupcakes
In chapter 1, we read about two German soldiers, one of whom had a nickname. What was the nickname?
The Giraffe
What is it called when certain products/items are not available to purchase or access in unlimited quanities?
Rationing
On what date did WWII officially start?
September 1, 1939
In a conversation Annemarie overhears with Uncle Henrik, she hears the word 'cigarettes'. According to our discussion a few weeks ago, what did the word 'cigarettes' mean?
Jewish people
She didn't want to wear fish shoes.
In chapter 5, one of the German soldiers had a holstered weapon on his belt. What does the word 'holstered' mean?
A holder for a weapon
A secret organization of people who fought against occupying soldiers.
Name 3 countries that were on the Axis side during WWII.
Germany, Japan, Italy.
What 2 animals live on Uncle Henrik's farm? What are their names?
Blossom - cow, Thor (God of Thunder) - cat
In chapter 10, Mama lies to the German soldiers about Aunt Birte having a disease. What was the name of the disease and how does it spread to humans (must name 2 of 3 ways)?
When Annemarie, Kirsti and Ellen interact with the Germans on the street corner, how do the actions, words and attitudes of Annemarie and Kirsti differ? Give an example for each character.
Kirsti is ignorant and expresses this by not wanting to be touched by the German soldiers. Annemarie is alert and scared and expresses this by being respectful to the German soldiers when she speaks.
What event do people consider as the start of WWII for the USA?
Pearl Harbor
The leader of Denmark during WWII was _______.
King Christian X
Uncle Henrik and Annemarie converse in chapter 9 about being brave. Explain the meaning of Uncle Henrik's quote, "It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything."
Answers will vary. Isaac will give final approval.
She chose to go through the woods and not the road, because she was worried about encountering German soldiers.
When Annemarie's apartment gets searched during the sleepover with Ellen, we discussed how these soldiers were different and might be part of a special German organization. What was the organization called? (Hint: it starts with a 'G')
Gestapo
Who was the President of the U.S. during WWII (first and last name)?
Franklin Roosevelt
Name 3 actions that resistance members did to disrupt the Germans during WWII.
Passed on vital information, sabotaged machines/buildings, spied on important leaders, etc.