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The movement Peter was part of who were trying to stop the Nazis.
the Resistance
What war takes place during the time of this story?
World War II
Name the main character, or protagonist, in the story.
Annemarie Johansen
Give an example from the story for the following theme: True friends stick by each other, especially during hard times.
The Johansen's took in Ellen and helped the Rosen family get safely over to Sweden.
Annemarie thought quickly and broke Ellen's Star of David necklace just before the Nazis got to the girls. She protected her friend.
Annemarie kept Ellen's Star of David necklace safe for her until after the war was over.
What is the setting, or where the story takes place? Name the city, country, and year.
Copenhagen, a city in Denmark in 1943
What were the "fireworks" Kirsti saw on her birthday?
Danish ships were being destroyed by the Danes themselves so the Nazis couldn't take them for their own use.
What did Annemarie take and hide for Ellen when the Nazis came to the apartment?
Ellen's Star of David necklace
This is the last paragraph of chapter 3:
"But ordinary people like the Rosens and the Johansens? Annemarie admitted to herself, snuggling there in the quiet dark, that she was glad to be an ordinary person who would never be called upon for courage."
This is foreshadowing because...
Annemarie would have to be courageous many times throughout the story. In chapter 5, for example, Annemarie has to pretend that Ellen is her sister Lise so the Nazis don't "relocate" Ellen.
What was the code Papa used with Uncle Henrik on the phone?
He was sending a carton of cigarettes.
What writing technique do authors use that gives the reader hints of something that will happen later in the story?
foreshadowing
Who was G.F. Duckwitz?
He was a high German official who warned the Jewish community about the Nazis' plan to take and "relocate" the Jews.
In chapter 4 on pg.37, Papa tells Annemarie and Ellen that if anyone comes they will pretend to be sisters. The title of chapter 5, "Who Is the Dark-Haired One?" along with Ellen stating on pg.39, "Anyway, if they did, it would give me a chance to practice acting. I'd just pretend to be Lise." Lastly, the author stating, "But the night did seem, somehow, different from a normal night. And so they whispered." on page 40 are all examples of foreshadowing to...
True or False? Aunt Birte is fictional, or make believe.
Why was Annemarie confused upon learning her Great-aunt Birte had died?
She did not have a Great-aunt Birte.
What is historical fiction?
Historical fiction is a made up story that happens during real events in history. The characters are not real people, but they experience things that really happened in history.
On page 93 in chapter 11, the old Jewish man trips on the loose step as Peter leaves with the first group for Uncle Henrik's boat. Although this seems unimportant at first, the reader later finds it is foreshadowing because in chapter 12...
Mr. Rosen trips on the same step, and in chapter 13, the reader finds out the important packet fell out of his pocket when he tripped.
How did Lise Johansen die?
She was run over by a car after fleeing a busted Resistance meeting.
What was special about the handkerchief Annemarie concealed in the basket?
It was coated in powder that ruined the dogs' sense of smell.
Give an example from the story for the following theme: It is important to be brave.
Annemarie's dad, Papa, showed the Nazis the baby pictures of his daughters, which showed Lise with dark hair. This made Ellen believable as Lise. If he wasn't brave in standing up to them, they could have been caught lying to the Nazis.
Annemarie faced the Nazis while taking the important packet to Uncle Henrik. If she didn't get the packet to him, then all the Jews hiding in the boat would have been found.
The Danes, as a whole country, worked together to get almost all of their Jewish population over to Sweden, where they were safe.
On page 95 in chapter 12, Mama warns the others to be careful on the path. She says, "...Try not to stumble over the tree roots in the path. Feel carefully with your feet. The path is uneven."
This is foreshadowing because...