Character Reactions and Events in Literature

In a tense gathering, family and friends come together in a living room. Uncle Henrik departs, leaving a somber atmosphere. Soldiers arrive, questioning the gathering and the closed casket. Mama bravely confronts the officer, who demands the casket be opened. After a tense exchange, the soldiers leave, and the family regroups, finding solace in a psalm reading.

What does Uncle Henrik say before leaving the room?

• He instructs them to leave the house.

• He asks God to keep them safe.

• He wishes everyone good luck.

• He tells them to stay quiet.

How does Anne-Marie feel about Ellen during the family gathering?

• She feels their friendship is stronger.

• She feels angry.

• She feels indifferent.

• She feels a sense of sadness.

What is the reason given for the gathering at the house?

• A wedding celebration.

• A birthday party.

• A family member's death.

• A holiday gathering.

What does the Nazi officer demand to see?

• The contents of the casket.

• The family's identification papers.

• The family's valuables.

• The family's passports.

What does Mama claim about the casket?

• It contains valuable items.

• It is too heavy to open.

• It is empty.

• It should remain closed due to typhus.

How does the officer react to Mama's explanation about the casket?

• He ignores her.

• He slaps her.

• He believes her immediately.

• He laughs at her.

What does Peter do to calm the group after the officers leave?

• He plays an instrument.

• He sings a song.

• He tells a story.

• He reads a psalm.

What does Anne-Marie try to do while Peter reads the psalm?

• She tries to understand the words.

• She tries to talk to Ellen.

• She tries to leave the room.

• She tries to sleep.