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Who is Trixie
He wrote the Soldiers Creed and was the relative of the Author
Willem van Stockum
Who was the real Keese Kip and what does his real name mean?
Uncle Cor, Courage
The "Winged Watchman" has what literary sound
Alliteration
to do what's right even though you're afraid
What is courage?
Dressed up like St. Nicholas
Who is Uncle Cor?
Why did the Queen request the Dutch Railways to strike?
To Stop the Germans after they came up with a new weapon.
What did Holland have mastery at sea?
Because of the quantity of ships they
had because of their mills.
Give an example of Onomatopoeia
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This helps you through difficult times because you can support and help one another
What is family?
The landwatcher who acted as a spy for the Germans.
Who is Leendert?
These were used for fuel during the war
Furniture
What is Tilly?
the time and place (or when and where) of the story
The setting
Having a relationship with God that helps you through difficult times
What is faith?
He is the boy who could not keep a secret.
Who is Hendrick?
Why was he called William the Silent?
He would not reveal his thoughts to the king
Who said, "“Evil is inside, and has to be conquered inside.”
Fr. Kobus
A phrase in which the meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words. Example:
“The best thing is to grasp the nettle.”
Idiom
Growing up and choosing to care more about others than yourself, facing your fears, and conquering your emotions
What is coming of age?
The family who was taken prisoner with the British pilots.
Who are the Poots?
How did Holland become a first rate power before modern times?
They had windmills which were the first industrial machine.
What special virtue did Uncle Cor demonstrate ultimately
He laid down his life for his friends.
What is a theme?
the central, deeper meaning of a written work
Giving of yourself for the good of others