Understanding Character Actions and Emotions

Ann Marie and Ellen explore the house by the sea, reflecting on childhood memories and the beauty of nature. They discuss the sea's vastness and the proximity of Sweden. Returning to the house, they are reminded of the need for caution due to the presence of soldiers. The evening brings reflections on family and safety, with a sense of nostalgia and concern for loved ones.

What does Ann Marie think about the house by the sea?

• She finds it ugly.

• She is indifferent to it.

• She finds it beautiful.

• She wants to sell it.

What is the condition of the farmhouse?

• Recently renovated

• Abandoned

• Very old

• Brand new

What do Ann Marie and Ellen find in the meadow?

• A mysterious stranger

• A lost dog

• A playful kitten

• A hidden treasure

What does the kitten do as it follows the girls?

• Pounces on imagined mice

• Hides in the bushes

• Runs away from them

• Ignores them completely

How does Ellen feel about seeing the open sea?

• She is thrilled.

• She is scared.

• She is unimpressed.

• She is confused.

What does Ellen's mother think of the ocean?

• She is afraid of it.

• She wants to swim in it.

• She loves it.

• She is indifferent.

What do the girls do when they reach the sea?

• They collect seashells.

• They let the water touch their feet.

• They build a sandcastle.

• They swim.

What does Ann Marie suggest about the land across the sea?

• It's too far to see.

• It's a different continent.

• It's uninhabited.

• It's Sweden.

What does Ann Marie suggest about the leaf she finds?

• It is a magical leaf.

• It is from a rare species.

• It might have come from Sweden.

• It came from a nearby tree.

What is the name of Uncle Henrik's boat?

• The Ocean Voyager

• The Sea Queen

• The Danish Star

• The Ingeborg