Vocabulary
What does word "DAVAI" mean?
The word Davai means to hurry up.
Who is the main character in the novel "Between Shades of Gray"?
The main character in the novel is Lina Vilkas.
What did Kostas Vilkas do for living?
Kostas Vilkas was a provost at Universtiy.
How long were the Soviets Lithuania?
The Soviets were in Lithuania since 1940.
What is NKVD?
NKVD is the Soviet secret police.
What is the name of Lina Vilkas brother?
Lina Vilkas brother name is Jonas Vilkas.
How did people felt about Kostas Vilkas?
Everyone felt that he is an honest man.
What does "doktor" mean?
It means "Doctor".
What was the grouchy women name in the novel?
The grouchy women name was Miss Grybas.
How many people get to leave the car and for what reason?
Only one person gets to leave the car and to get food.
It means "medicine".
What was the bald man name in the novel?
Bald man name was Mr. Stalas.
Why did everyone hate the bald man?
Because of his attitude and his negative thoughts/ talks.
Where does the winter take place?
It takes place in the Country of Siberia.
What does the word "mosh" mean?
The word "mosh" means "Mother".
What was the commander's name in "Between Shades of Gray"?
The commander's name in Between Shades of Gray was Komorov.
Why does Lina draw in her sketchbook?
Because she thinks that one day her drawings will reach her father.
In what year does Lina's story begin to unfold, with the arrival of the NKVD agents and her family's arrest?
It starts in the year of 1941.