Plot and Events
This object is revealed to have a secret purpose.
What is the handkerchief?
This character gives Annemarie the packet
Who is Mrs. Johansen?
This theme is shown when Annemarie runs through the woods alone.
What is bravery?
Annemarie is chosen for the mission for this reason.
Why does Uncle Henrik choose Annemarie instead of an adult?
This character is safe by the end of the novel.
Who is Ellen?
Uncle Henrik leaves Annemarie behind while he goes here.
Where does Uncle Henrik go at the beginning of Chapter 16?
This character shows great trust in Annemarie.
Who is Uncle Henrik?
Annemarie continues despite fear in this way.
How does Annemarie show bravery even though she is afraid?
Failure would lead to serious consequences.
What could have happened if Annemarie failed to deliver the handkerchief?
Annemarie feels this once the danger has passed.
Annemarie feels this once the danger has passed.
Annemarie is trusted to complete this dangerous mission alone.
What is delivering the handkerchief to Uncle Henrik?
Annemarie shows this major change by Chapters 16–17.
How has Annemarie become braver and more responsible?
Annemarie’s courage matters more than physical strength because of this.
Why is Annemarie’s courage more impressive than fighting?
Annemarie’s choice directly impacts the resistance plan.
How does Annemarie continuing to run affect the mission’s success?
Annemarie learns something important about herself.
What does Annemarie realize about herself?
Stopping could ruin the mission Annemarie is sent to complete.
Why is it important that Annemarie does not stop on the path?
Uncle Henrik secretly helps the resistance in this way.
What role does Uncle Henrik play in helping Jewish people escape?
These chapters show that even ordinary people can help.
How do Chapters 16–17 show that children can make a difference?
The soldiers make a dangerous mistake because of this assumption.
Why do the soldiers underestimate Annemarie?
The ending reinforces this message about heroism.
How does the ending show that heroism can be quiet?
This event helps ensure the success of the resistance.
What happens after Annemarie delivers the handkerchief?
This character’s absence highlights the danger of the situation.
Who is Peter?
Annemarie’s idea of bravery changes by the end of the novel.
How does Annemarie understand bravery differently at the end of the book?
One chapter’s events directly resolve the next.
How do the events of Chapter 16 lead to the resolution in Chapter 17?
Hope exists despite loss and fear.
Why is the ending of the novel hopeful?