In chapter 9, why did Uncle Henrick choose to deceive Annemarie?

• She won't understand the truth

• He wants to help her be brave

• He wants to have fun with her

• We do not know why he did this.

In Chapter 10, what did Annemarie describe as "too cold, too big, and too cruel?"

• the world
• the sky
• the army
• the ocean

Why did Annemarie choose not to reveal the truth about Aunt Birte to Ellen?

• Just to deceive her

• Annemarie was also unaware of the truth

• To ensure her safety

• Her mother would be upset

Why did the officer find it unusual that the coffin was closed?

• The tradition is not to have the casket in the house

• The tradition is to pay respects by looking at your loved one's face

• The tradition is to gather in the church, not in the house.

What was Mama's response when the German soldier inquired about the unopened casket lid?

• "We didn't want to scare the children."

• "We think it's more peaceful with the casket closed."

• "She had typhus when she died."

• "We have not opened it yet for the order of customs."

What truth does Annemarie discover?

• She finds out Ellen's parents are actually dead, not just in hiding.

• She learns that her father is secretly in the Secret Service, not a teacher.

• She discovers there is no "Great-aunt Birte," and the funeral is a ruse.

• That her Uncle is secretly working for the Nazis.

Part 1: According to Uncle Henrik, what is easier to be if one does not know everything?

• quiet

• brave

• sad

• silly

Part 2: What is the best evidence that supports your answer to Part 1?

• "They were very brave. Sometimes they were caught and killed."
• "It was only in the fairy tales that people were called up onto be so brave, to die for one another."
• ""But," he added, "it is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything"
• "Annemarie took her uncle's hand and heled her from the barn"

What item does Peter discover inside the casket?

• A collection of old photographs

• Folded blankets and articles of clothing

• Valuable jewelry and coins

• A hidden compartment with documents

What does Annemarie realize about the group's destination?

• They are traveling to a dangerous place.

• They will be crossing a wide river.

• Uncle Henrik will take them to Sweden.

• They are leaving everything behind.