Who Said That?
Who said, "Halte!"
What does it mean when your:
"heart seems to skip a beat"
a sudden feeling of fear, excitement, or surprise that makes you feel like your heart stopped for a second
Kirsti tried to win Ellen in the race.
False
What is the city that Annemarie lives in?
Copenhagen
Why do people usually "trudge" somewhere?
They trudge because they are very tired.
Who said, "And do you know what the boy said?"
Annemarie's father
What does it mean to "dawdle?"
to move slowly or waste time
King Christian rode on his horse Jubilee with some of his soldiers every morning to greet the people of Copenhagen.
False
he rode alone
Why was Annemarie sure that the sign on the button shop door was German?
it had a swastika on it
What might a fun-loving person enjoy?
playing and having a good time
Who said, "I never ever did that!"
Kirsti
What does obstinate mean?
stubbornly refusing to change onen's opinion or action
Annemarie knew that Copenhagen was close to Sweeden but she had never seen Sweeden.
False
Mrs. Rosen, Ellen's mother, owns a button shop. What is Ellen's father's job?
a teacher
What does it mean to be soft-spoken?
to speak in a quiet or gentle way and with a polite voice
Who said, "Friends will take care of them."
Annemarie's mother
Describe what it means to
"not be able to put your finger on" something
to know something is wrong or different but not be able to identify exactly what it is
Annemarie and Ellen decided not to tell their mothers about the encounter with the soldiers.
True
Who secretly watched the soldier question Annemarie?
a woman shopkeeper
What does it mean to torment?
to cause someone great suffering or pain, phycically or mentally
Who said, "It has happened in the other countries."
Peter
What does it mean to "sprinkle" in the context as it is used in the story?
to add small details to a story to make it more interesting
The Hirsches' son had a bicycle with wooden wheels.
True
Where did King Christian live?
in a palace in the center of Copenhagen
Amalienborg
What is sabotage?
deliberately destroying or damaging something to hinder an enemy