Characters'
How did Janina lose her doll, Liale?
An NKVD officer threw it up in the air and shot at it in the duration of the deportation.
Who's hut were Lina, Jonas and Elena assigned to?
Ulyushka.
How does Ona die?
What did everyone do on the first Christmas after their deportation?
Gather in Mr. Stalas' hut and eat their portion
Who called the Doctor to save them all?
Nikolai Kretzsky
What did Jonas' life cost? and how?
A Pocket watch. He was being separated from his family and Elena had to sell her father's Pocket Watch for him to be released.
What did Mrs. Avydas tell Elena to tell the NKVD when they neared their train for Andrius?
She told Elena to tell the guards that Andrius was "simpleton"
What did Jonas hand to his mother when they first got on the train to help Mr. Stalas (Bald man)?
A small school ruler.
The Stone given to Lina by Andrius, what was it made of?
Quartz
What did they call Trofiovk in the book?
"Polar Night", where the sun doesn't rise for months.
What Symbol does Lina's drawing show?
Hope through the challenges. Drawing to express her emotions.
How does Lina show resilience?
through her unwavering spirit
Seeing how Elena gave up the pocket watch for her son's life, what does this act demonstrate about her own character and priorities?
She shows her incredible resourcefulness, quick thinking, and unwavering love for her children.
How do they show kindness when Jonas is sick?
How did Lina learn "Krasivaya" and who taught her.
Nikolai Kretzsky did. He was saying that Elena was "Krasivaya" meaning "beautiful, but with strength."
What did Mr. Stalas tell Lina of why her family and her were deported
Mr. Stalas told Lina that Pertras Vilkas (Joana's father) was the reason her family was deported.
How do the characters find ways to remember their lives before the camp and maintain their identities?
by sharing photos and stories, keeping traditions alive, and relying on shared memories and artistic expression.
How long were they on the first train before they stopped?
Six weeks.
How does Elena try to keep her memories alive in her and her children's minds?
By telling them about it in tough times. As in when they celebrated Christmas, everyone shared how they'd make special dishes on that day back home.
After hearing that Elena's Husband had died, what happened to her in the aftermath?
Her heath increasingly deteriorated, lost the will to fight and stopped eating.
What role does Andrius play in shaping Lina's choices and beliefs?
source of strength, kindness, and hope among the harsh realities of exile.
How do Lina, and Elena each show their unique survival strategies?
Each character adopts distinctively. While Lina finds resilience through her art, Elena practises self-sacrificing protection.
What is Ona's Husband's name? (Chapter 6)
Vitas.
Passing Omsk, What did Elena do and bring back to the train?
Bribed the NKVD guard by the door and brought back candy in her clothes for the kids.
Who mocking confirms Lina's father's, Kostas' death?
Ivanov.