Understanding Character Motivations and Events

In this chapter, Ann Marie and Ellen play with paper dolls and discuss 'Gone with the Wind'. Kirstie receives new shoes made of fish skin, which she dislikes. The girls play a game inspired by 'Gone with the Wind', and they reminisce about fireworks and Tivoli Gardens. Ellen stays with Ann Marie's family during the Jewish New Year due to a Nazi threat to Danish Jews. The family learns about the danger and plans to hide Ellen to keep her safe.

What were Ann Marie and Ellen doing while Mama was out shopping?

• Playing with paper dolls

• Watching TV

• Reading a book

• Cooking dinner

Why was Kirstie upset about her new shoes?

• They were too expensive

• They were made of fish skin

• They were the wrong size

• They were too small

What did Ellen offer to do to make Kirstie's shoes more appealing?

• Buy new shoes

• Exchange them at the store

• Dye them black

• Decorate them with stickers

What game were the girls playing with their paper dolls?

• A royal ball

• A circus show

• A birthday party

• A school play

What did Kirstie mistakenly think the fireworks were for?

• A festival

• A national holiday

• Her birthday

• A wedding celebration

What sad event did Mama explain to Ann Marie?

• The closure of the local school

• The loss of their family home

• The destruction of the Danish naval fleet

• The end of the summer fair

Why was Ellen's family in danger?

• They were caught stealing

• They were spies

• They were Jewish

• They were hiding a soldier

What was the plan to hide Ellen from the Nazis?

• Pretend she is Ann Marie's sister

• Hide her in the attic

• Send her to another country

• Disguise her as a boy