Worksheets2.0Chapter 9-12 Test
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 45mins
In chapter 9, why did Uncle Henrick choose to deceive Annemarie?
She won't understand the truth
He wants to help her be brave
He wants to have fun with her
We do not know why he did this.
Why did Annemarie choose not to reveal the truth about Aunt Birte to Ellen?
Just to deceive her
Annemarie was also unaware of the truth
To ensure her safety
Her mother would be upset
Why did the officer find it unusual that the coffin was closed?
The tradition is not to have the casket in the house
The tradition is to pay respects by looking at your loved one's face
The tradition is to gather in the church, not in the house.
What was Mama's response when the German soldier inquired about the unopened casket lid?
"We didn't want to scare the children."
"We think it's more peaceful with the casket closed."
"She had typhus when she died."
"We have not opened it yet for the order of customs."
What truth does Annemarie discover?
She finds out Ellen's parents are actually dead, not just in hiding.
She learns that her father is secretly in the Secret Service, not a teacher.
She discovers there is no "Great-aunt Birte," and the funeral is a ruse.
That her Uncle is secretly working for the Nazis.
Part 1: According to Uncle Henrik, what is easier to be if one does not know everything?
quiet
brave
sad
silly
What item does Peter discover inside the casket?
A collection of old photographs
Folded blankets and articles of clothing
Valuable jewelry and coins
A hidden compartment with documents
What does Annemarie realize about the group's destination?
They are traveling to a dangerous place.
They will be crossing a wide river.
Uncle Henrik will take them to Sweden.
They are leaving everything behind.
What does Annemarie observe about the sky upon waking up?
The sky is filled with stars
The sky is cloudy and dark
The horizon is slightly lit
The sky is still pitch black
What internal conflict is Annemarie facing when she reflects: "It was only in the fairy tales that people were called upon to be so brave, to die for one another. And the courageous Resistance leaders, who sometimes lost their lives; that was true, too. But ordinary people like the Rosens and the Johansens? Annemarie admitted to herself, snuggling there in the quiet dark, that she was glad to be an ordinary person who would never be called upon for courage."
She is conflicted about going to school with her friend.
She is conflicted about the responsibility of protecting other Danish people.
She is conflicted about whether to eat cheese or not.
She is conflicted about whether she would protect the Jews and even risk her life for them.
Who was the main antagonist in Chapter 7?
The ocean
Annemarie
Kirsti
Ellen
Who has been the central character or protagonist in the novel up to this point?
Kirsti
Mama
Annemarie
Papa
What does the word 'gnarled' mean in the sentence: "Nearby, a gnarled tree was still speckled with a few apples now long past ripe."?
rough and twisted
smooth and straight
growling dog
an illness
What does the word 'staccato' mean in the context of the following sentence? "She heard—as if in a recurring nightmare—the pounding on the door, and then the heavy, frighteningly familiar staccato of boots on the kitchen floor."
a crooked sound
a soft sound
a sharp sound
a sound of rain
What does the word 'wispy' mean in the context of the following sentence? "A bird's nest, wispy with straw, was half hidden in the corner where the roof met the wall above a bedroom window."
fine, feathery pieces
crooked, rough pieces
stiff, spiky wood
a sharp sound
What does the word 'haze' mean in the sentence: "Through a haze of dreams Annemarie heard Henrik rise and leave the house, headed for the barn with his milking pail, at daybreak."?
a light fog
a dense rain
a soft sound
bright and easy to see
What does the word 'condescending' mean in the context of the following sentence? " "Poor Great-aunt Birte," he said, in a condescending voice."
expressing affection towards someone
showing disdain or superiority over someone
expressing amusement
feeling a tingling sensation
What does the word 'deftly' mean in the context of the following sentence? "His strong hands continued, deftly pressing like a pulse against the cow. The steady streams of milk still came."
to move calmly and steadily
to jump quickly
to move slowly
to fumble when moving
Describe Ellen's character. How does she handle the change and trials in Chapter 11 & 12? Is she still timid? Answer the question in at least 3 complete sentences.
