Themes and Events in Historical Context

In this chapter, Ann Marie and Ellen play with paper dolls, imagining scenes from 'Gone with the Wind.' Kirstie receives new shoes made from fish skin, which she dislikes. The girls' play is interrupted by memories of fireworks and the German occupation. Ellen stays with Ann Marie's family during the Jewish New Year due to the threat of Nazi relocation of Danish Jews. The family plans to protect Ellen by pretending she is Ann Marie's sister.

What were Ann Marie, Ellen, and Kirsty doing at the beginning of the chapter?

• Cooking dinner

• Watching a movie

• Reading a book

• Playing with paper dolls

What inspired the names of the paper dolls?

• Characters from a fairy tale

• Names from 'Gone with the Wind'

• Names of their friends

• Famous actresses

Why was Kirsty upset about her new shoes?

• They were too small

• They were too expensive

• They were the wrong color

• They were made of fish skin

What did Ellen suggest to make Kirsty's shoes more appealing?

• Adding ribbons

• Painting them black

• Buying new ones

• Decorating with stickers

Where did the girls imagine their paper dolls going?

• To a ball

• To a concert

• To a picnic

• To Tivoli

What was Ann Marie's memory of Tivoli?

• The music and lights

• The food stalls

• The roller coasters

• The animal shows

What was the truth behind the fireworks Kirsty remembered?

• A festival

• A celebration

• A military parade

• The destruction of the Danish naval fleet

Why was Ellen's family not celebrating the Jewish New Year at home?

• They were attending a community event

• They were visiting relatives

• They were on vacation

• They were hiding from the Nazis

What was the reason for Ellen staying with Ann Marie's family?

• Her house was being renovated

• She wanted to play with Ann Marie

• Her family was in danger

• Her parents were out of town

What was the plan to protect Ellen from the Nazis?

• Hide her in the basement

• Send her to another country

• Pretend she was Ann Marie's sister

• Disguise her as a boy