People
Who is Henrik? What is his job?
Henrik is Annemarie's uncle(Mama's brother), and he is a fisherman.
Why does Ellen stay with Johansen's?
She stays with the Johansens because the German soldiers took the list of all the Jews and are trying to relocate them all, which means that they are going to send them to concentration camps.
How do the Johansens know Peter?
They know him because he was supposed to be Lise's husband, but she died before they go married.
Why is Mama lying on the concrete?
She is lying on the concrete because she tripped on a root and sprained her ankle.
What is the trunk in Annemarie and Kirtsi's bedroom?
It is a trunk of all Lise's stuff who is their older sister who has passed away.
What are cigarettes?
Cigarettes are a code name for Jews.
What is Kirsti's cat's name? Who was he named after?
The cat's name is Thor, and he was named after Thor the god of Lightning.
One of the German soldiers slap Mam across her face when she is explaining to him why Great-aunt Birte's casket isn't open.
What does Mr.Rosen leave behind on his way to see Uncle Henrik with his family?
He leaves behind the package that Peter gave to him.
Who is "The Giraffe"? What does he say about Kirtsi?
"The Giraffe" is a German soldier who is tall and has a long neck. He says to Kirtsti that she has beautiful hair.
What is Henrik's cow named?
The cow's name is Blossom.
What were some of the luxuries Annemarie experienced while she was at Henrik's?
She experienced the luxury of eating oatmeal, butter, and cream (AKA milk).
What is Mrs.Johansen's first name?
Her first name is Inge.