Questions about the novel

What is the main CONFLICT of the novel?

• They are going without many types of food.

• The Nazis plan to arrest Denmark's Jews.

• Annemarie breaks Ellen's necklace.

• Mrs. Hirsh's store has been closed down.

Which sentence best shows that Annemarie is curious about the war and what's happening?

• "Papa, sometimes I wonder why the king wasn't able to protect us."

• "Mama, is there anything to eat?"

• Annemarie smiled and wrapped her arms around her little sister in the dark.

• How the people of Denmark loved King Christian!

Why is the setting important to the story?

• In Denmark, the people love their king, Christian X.

• The story is set during World War II.

• The setting is near the sea, which frightens Ellen.

• The children live in Copenhagen, which is a big city.

How is the war affecting the Danish people?

• They do not have sugar.

• There are soldiers on the corners.

• Stores run by Jewish people are being closed.

• ALL of the above.

Who is Ellen?

• She is Annemarie's best friend who is Jewish.

• She is Annemarie's little sister.

• She is Kirsti's older sister.

• She is Annemarie's older sisterwho passed away.

Why was Lise's baby photo important to the plot?

• It was a gift to Annemarie.

• Annemarie looked at it remember her sister.

• It proved to the soldiers that Ellen was part of the family.

• It was a great photograph.

Which sentence from the story reveals that the Nazi soldiers are angry when they do not find evidence of the Rosens in the apartment?

• “Please don’t wake my children,” Mama requested again. “There is no need to frighten little ones.”

• Another German voice said, “The Rosens’ apartment is empty. We are wondering if they might be visiting their good friends the Johansens.”

• Ellen’s hands flew to her neck. Desperately she began trying to unhook the tiny clasp.

• The officer tore the photograph in half and dropped the pieces on the floor. Then he turned, the heels of his shiny boots grinding into the pictures and left the apartment.

What did Papa mean on the phone when he said Mama would bring cigarettes to Uncle Henrik?

• She would bring him some new fishing equipment.

• She would be bringing a friend who was Jewish.

• She was going to bring him some cigarettes they had found.

• She was going to bring him some money.

Which excerpt is the best example of sensory details?

• For a moment, she felt frightened.

• The air was breezy and cool and carried the sharp, not unpleasant scent of salt and fish.

• He went immediately to the living room, looked around, and nodded at the silent people there.

• The girls sat on a rock and took off their shoes and socks.

Which words best describe Mama?

• nervous and afraid

• easily upset

• clever and quick-thinking

• excited and unpredictable