1. Why were Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti stopped by the soldiers? (CH 1-3)
Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti were stopped by the soldiers for running.
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Why isn’t Kirsti afraid of the soldiers? (CH 1-3)
Kirsti isn't afraid of the soldiers because she doesn't remember a time that they weren't there. The soldiers are a part of her everyday life.
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How was King Christian different from other kings?(CH 1-3)
He was friendly and close to be people in Denmark.
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How did Annemarie know the Hirsch’s were not on a holiday? (CH 1-3)
Annemarie knew that the Hirsch's weren't gone on a holiday because no one had been on a holiday since the war started,
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What items were being rationed? Why?
Sugar, butter, tea, coffee and electricity have been rationed because the items were needed for the war effort.
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How were the Germans able to find the names of the Danish Jews?
The Nazis targeted Danish synagogues and used information about their congregations to identify Jews.
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How did the German soldiers show a lack of respect for the Johansens? (CH 4-6)
The German soldiers showed a lack of respect for the Johansens by speaking loudly, knocking items off hooks and pulling Ellen's hair
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Why was it important that Ellen remove her Star of David necklace?
It was important for Ellen to remove her Star of David necklack so that the Germans would not be able to identify her as Jewish.
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What code words did Mr. Johansen use to refer to the Danish Jews and how they were to be smuggled?
Mama called his brother-in-law, Henrik, and asked if it was a good day for fishing. She also mentioned to Henrik that they would be sending a carton of cigar
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Why was Annemarie confused when she learned about the death of Great-aunt Birte?
Annemarie was confused because no one called to say there was a death and no one seemed sad. Annemarie did not seem to believe Great-aunt Birte existed..
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What does Annemarie learn about bravery in her talk with Uncle Henrik?
She learns that a lack of knowledge about dangerous secrets or impending threats could help someone keep calm during certain situations.
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What was the first test of Annemarie’s bravery?
Annemarie's first test of bravery was lying to the soldiers about who the funeral was for.
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How did Mrs. Johnsen stop the German soldiers from looking in the casket?
Mrs. Johansen stopped the German soldiers from looking in the casket by telling them that Aunt Birte had typhus and that it was still contagious.
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What did Peter give the baby and why did he feel it was necessary?
he gives the baby girl a few drops of a sleeping potion.
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What happened to Mrs. Johansen on her way back from Uncle Henrik’s boat?
She fell and sprained her ankle.
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Why did Mrs. Johansen tell Annemarie to act as a silly little girl if she were stopped?
Mrs. Johansen told Annemarie to act like a silly girl if she were stopped so that the German soldiers wouldn't be suspicious.