Chapters 1-3
Where does the story take place?
Copenhagen, Denmark
Why did the Rosens have to hide?
The Nazis were arresting Jews
Who’s “funeral” was being hosted at Uncle Kenrik’s house?
Great-aunt Birte
What fell out of Mr. Rosen’s pocket on the way to the boat?
The packet from Peter
Where did Annemarie hide Ellen’s necklace?
In Lise’s trunk
Who is Peter?
Annemarie's sister’s fiancé who was like a brother to her
Why were Kirsti’s shoes made of fish skin?
The Germans made supplies hard to get
Why didn’t the soldiers want Mama to open the casket?
They said she died of an illness and didn’t want to get sick
What was inside the casket?
Blankets and clothes
Who did Annemarie act like when talking to the soldiers?
Kirsti
Who are the king’s “bodyguards”?
All of Denmark
How did Papa prove Ellen belonged in the family when confronted by the German soilders?
He showed a photo of Lise with dark hair
Why did Annemarie’s mother and uncle lie to her about the "funeral"?
They wanted to protect her
Why did Peter give the baby medicine?
So she wouldn’t cry
How did Lise die?
She was run over by the Nazis
Why didn’t King Christian fight the Nazis?
He knew his army would lose
Why did Mrs. Johansen take the girls alone to see her brother?
It looked less suspicious
Why did Annemarie take Ellen to the ocean?
Ellen had never seen the ocean
Why was Annemarie worried when she woke up at Uncle Henriks?
Her mother wasn’t home and it was getting light
What is “the resistance”?
A group fighting the Germans
How long had the Germans occupied Denmark?
3 years
On the way to Uncle Henriks the Nazis ask Mama a question to see if she is Jewish or not. How did the soldier try to trick them?
He asked about the Jewish New Year
What did Annemarie notice was different about her mother and uncle?
There was no laughter
What story did Annemarie think of while running the packet to her uncle?
Little Red Riding Hood
How does Uncle Henrik define being brave?
Not thinking about the danger, but doing what you must