Comprehension
The code the characters in the story used to talk about brining Jewish people to Uncle Henrik's
1 carton of cigarettes = 1 Jewish person
Is the weather good for fishing?
"Mama was crying and the rain made it seem as if the world was crying." This is an example of which figurative language?
Hyperbole or Personification
One of the few countries Germany did not invade during WW2
Sweden
Why were Mrs. Rosen and Johansen anxious at the beginning of the story?
A. School started only teaching German
B. There was a bomb threat at the school
C. The girls were stopped by soldiers on the way home
D. One of Ellen's teachers was a part of the Resistance
C
What were the fireworks Kirsti saw on her birthday?
Denmark destroying their navy
When Lowry compares Annemarie to Little Red Riding Hood, she is using this type of figurative language
Metaphor
What did Denmark do to their navy when Germany invaded?
Destroyed their entire fleet
What caused Peter to start acting different?
Him being in The Resistance, Lise dying, may take other answers
Why did Annemarie's dad stay in Copenhagen?
It would be suspicious if they all left at the same time
Type of irony used when the Germans almost open Great Aunt Birte's casket
Dramatic, we know she isn't in there
What is the month of the Jewish New Year? (According to the book)
Book says October, it's actually September
Without looking, name the author of this book
Lois Lowry
How Mama claimed Great Aunt Birte died
Typhus
"You're right... the doctor said it should be closed. But what does he know - only a country doctor and an old man"
Verbal Irony. Mama's being sarcastic so the guard won't open the casket
What was the substance in the handkerchief made of?
Dried rabbit's blood and cocaine
What was the town where Uncle Henrik lived?
Gilleleje