Character Actions and Events Analysis

In the dark of night, Mama leads the Rosens on a secretive journey, instructing them to be quiet and careful. Anne-Marie bids farewell to her friend Ellen, promising to reunite someday. Alone, Anne-Marie reflects on the path Mama took and waits anxiously for her return. As dawn approaches, she discovers Mama has not returned, leading to concern and urgency.

What causes Mr. Rosen to trip outside the kitchen door?

• A puddle of water

• A rock

• A tree root

• A loose step

What does Mama instruct everyone to do as they walk through the path?

• Talk quietly

• Use a flashlight

• Sing a song

• Be very quiet

What sound is constant in the night as the group moves through the yard?

• The rustling of leaves

• The sound of the sea

• The chirping of crickets

• The howling of the wind

What promise does Ellen make to Anne-Marie?

• To call every week

• To write letters

• To come back someday

• To send gifts

What does Anne-Marie do after the Rosens leave?

• Goes to sleep

• Closes the door and cries

• Reads a book

• Makes a phone call

What does Anne-Marie imagine about the journey her mother and the Rosens are on?

• It will be easy

• It will take half an hour

• It will be dangerous

• It will take an hour

What does Anne-Marie think about her father in Copenhagen?

• He is worried and waiting

• He is visiting friends

• He is sleeping peacefully

• He is working late

What wakes Anne-Marie from her sleep?

• The sound of birds

• A loud noise

• A pale gleam of light

• Her mother's voice

What does Anne-Marie find when she checks the bedrooms?

• Her uncle reading

• Her sister awake

• Her mother sleeping

• The beds are empty

What does Anne-Marie discover at the beginning of the path?

• A fallen tree

• Her mother lying on the ground

• A lost kitten

• A stranger