Character
What occupation did Peter's father have?
He was a banker.
How is the gold marked by the kids after it has been hidden in the snow and ready for pick up?
the kids build a snowman on top of the gold
What geographical location did the children hide the gold and Uncle Victor's boat was hidden?
fjord
What had been worrying Mr. Lundstrom as the beginning of the novel?
The country was in danger and gold was going to be taken.
Dr Aker said that a ___________ always closes a school.
an epidemic
What did Jan Lasick ask Uncle Victor to do?
Take him to America
How would the gold bricks get moved form underneath the snowmen to Uncle Victor's ship?
Uncle Victor and Rolls would move the bricks at night to the ship.
Describe the unusual weather of Riswyk, Norway during 1940.
It was colder than usual and the winter lasted longer.
What was a new problem with carrying the gold that the adults had not prepared for?
The gold is too heavy for some little ones to carry all 4 bricks.
How much did the gold weigh?
more than 13 tons
What was the job Jan Lasek was required to perform the for the Germans and why?
He was a translator because he knew many languages.
What comes in the middle of the night that makes Per Garson so upset?
rain
What is the name of the arm of the fjord that is twisty and hidden where the Cleng Peerson is being hidden?
The Snake
What did the doctor in response to the commandant ordering all children back to school?
He created a fake epidemic and said that one of the best ways to avoid the illness was to be outside.
What was the name of Uncle Victor's boat?
Cleng Peerson
Why was Jan willing to risk his life to save Peter?
He wanted to go to America.
What did Peter call the disease of the epidemic?
German measles
The Holms' farm
Why did Peter not want help from Uncle Victor when he had been captured?
He wanted Uncle Victor to take care of getting the gold safely out of Norway.
Where is the gold being stored until it can be moved to the ship?
In a makeshift cave that the townspeople made.
Why was Per Garson skiing madly, making loops and designs in the snow outside the Lundstrom's house?
So he could cover Uncle Victor's tracks
Why did Uncle Victor want the children on their sleds the day after the invasion?
To get the Germans used to seeing them.
At the beginning of the story, what are Uncle Victor and some of the men building in the town?
Air Raid shelters
Why did Peter throw a snowball at the Commandant?
To keep him from finding the gold under Lovisa's snowman.
How much did each package of gold bullion weigh?
18 1/2 pounds