Understanding Bravery and Relationships

Annemarie navigates a world of secrets and bravery as she confronts her Uncle Henrik about lies regarding a non-existent Great Aunt Berta. Through discussions on courage and the importance of not knowing everything, Annemarie learns about the protective nature of lies. The family prepares for a night of mourning, gathering friends and family, while Annemarie grapples with the weight of secrets and the need to protect her friend Ellen.

What activity is Annemarie's mother engaged in after dinner?

• Writing a letter

• Knitting a sweater

• Washing dishes

• Reading a book

Who is Annemarie's uncle milking in the barn?

• A goat

• A cow named Blossom

• A sheep

• A horse

What does Annemarie accuse Uncle Henrik of doing?

• Ignoring

• Lying

• Stealing

• Hiding

Why does Uncle Henrik say it's easier to be brave?

• When you are older

• When you don't know everything

• When you are alone

• When you know everything

What past event does Annemarie reflect on to understand bravery?

• A birthday party

• A family picnic

• A soldier questioning her

• A school exam

What does Uncle Henrik reveal about Great Aunt Berta?

• She is very ill

• She is moving away

• She is visiting soon

• She never existed

What is placed in the center of the living room during the night of mourning?

• A large table

• A bookshelf

• A wooden casket

• A piano

Why does Annemarie choose not to tell Ellen the truth about Great Aunt Berta?

• To surprise her later

• To confuse her

• To protect her

• To make her laugh

What is different about the mourners compared to past experiences Annemarie remembers?

• They are more talkative

• They bring more food

• They sing songs

• They are silent and bring no food

Who arrives with a sense of urgency and worry?

• A neighbor

• Peter Nielsen

• Uncle Henrik

• Annemarie's father