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When does Henrik leave for his boat?
When does Henrik leave for his boat?
After everyone arrives for his boat.
Why did Annemarie feel a surge of sadness?
Why did Annemarie feel a surge of sadness?
If Ellen has moved now into a different world, the world of her own family and whatever lay ahead of them.
What does Annemarie do when her mother tells her to go to bed?
What does Annemarie do when her mother tells her to go to bed?
Annemarie shook her head and stays.
What woke Annemarie up?
What woke Annemarie up?
Who pounds on the door during the gathering around the casket at Uncle Henrik's house?
Who pounds on the door during the gathering around the casket at Uncle Henrik's house?
What question did Annemarie realize the soldier was asking her?
What question did Annemarie realize the soldier was asking her?
What does Annemarie do when the German soldier asks her about who died?
What does Annemarie do when the German soldier asks her about who died?
What does the German soldier ask Mama about the coffin?
What does the German soldier ask Mama about the coffin?
What reason did Mama give for the casket not being opened?
What reason did Mama give for the casket not being opened?
What did the soldier do to Mama for her answer?
What did the soldier do to Mama for her answer?
What does the German tell Mama not to do until they leave?
What does the German tell Mama not to do until they leave?
Why did Mama shake her head 'no' when Annemarie would have gone to help her?
Why did Mama shake her head 'no' when Annemarie would have gone to help her?
Who reads from the Bible for all those gathered once the German soldiers leave Uncle Henrik's house?
Who reads from the Bible for all those gathered once the German soldiers leave Uncle Henrik's house?
What did Peter read from the Bible?
What did Peter read from the Bible?
What does the psalm talk about which was read to the group gathered at Uncle Henrik's house?
What does the psalm talk about which was read to the group gathered at Uncle Henrik's house?
How does Annemarie see the world during the prayer reading?
How does Annemarie see the world during the prayer reading?
What does Peter announce once the psalm has been read?
What does Peter announce once the psalm has been read?
What action does Peter do after the psalm is finished?
What action does Peter do after the psalm is finished?
What is the casket at Uncle Henrik's house filled with?
What is the casket at Uncle Henrik's house filled with?
What item from the casket does Peter give to Ellen?
What item from the casket does Peter give to Ellen?
How did Annemarie think Ellen looked in the hand-me-down clothes?
How did Annemarie think Ellen looked in the hand-me-down clothes?
In what does Mama wrap the baby?
In what does Mama wrap the baby?
What did Peter give the baby and why?
What did Peter give the baby and why?
Why does Peter tell the group that they will need warm clothes?
Why does Peter tell the group that they will need warm clothes?
What does Mama give everyone in the group?
What does Mama give everyone in the group?
What did Peter give to Mr. Rosen?
What did Peter give to Mr. Rosen?
Why didn't Peter tell Mr. Rosen what was in the packet?
Why didn't Peter tell Mr. Rosen what was in the packet?
Who leads the first group of people to the boat?
Who leads the first group of people to the boat?
How long should Mama wait before she takes the second group to Henrik?
How long should Mama wait before she takes the second group to Henrik?
What does Peter tell Mama to do once she has delivered the Rosens to Henrik?
What does Peter tell Mama to do once she has delivered the Rosens to Henrik?
Who was taking them to Sweden?
Who was taking them to Sweden?
What is Annemarie's nickname?
What is Annemarie's nickname?
What do you think is in the casket?
What do you think is in the casket?
Where does Annemarie assume the Rosens will be taken?
Where does Annemarie assume the Rosens will be taken?
Study Notes
Important Events
- Henrik departs for his boat after all guests have arrived.
- Annemarie feels sadness thinking Ellen has moved into a different world with her family.
- Annemarie resists her mother’s command to go to bed.
Key Incidents
- Annemarie awakens to headlights and a car door slamming outside.
- Nazi soldiers raid Uncle Henrik's house, pounding on the door during the mourning gathering.
- Annemarie realizes a soldier is inquiring about the person in the coffin.
Fabrications and Deceptions
- Annemarie lies to the German soldier, claiming the deceased is "Great-aunt Birte."
- Mama tells the soldier the coffin is closed for the sake of Typhus, which Aunt Birte supposedly died from.
- The soldier reacts violently by slapping Mama after her explanation.
Meeting the Soldiers
- The German soldier instructs Mama not to open the casket until after they leave.
- Mama warns Annemarie against helping her in case soldiers are still listening.
Rituals and Farewells
- After the soldiers leave, a psalm is read from the Bible for those gathered.
- The psalm speaks about rebuilding Jerusalem and gathering Israel's scattered children.
Reflections on Reality
- Annemarie perceives the world as too cold, big, and cruel during the prayer reading.
- Peter announces "Now. It is time," marking a transition to action.
Casket Contents and Distributions
- The casket contains folded blankets and clothing, not a body.
- Peter gives Ellen a small winter jacket, indicating the need for warmth.
- Mama wraps a baby in Kirsti's thick red sweater for protection against the cold.
Survival Preparations
- Peter gives the baby medicine to prevent noise during their journey.
- Warm clothing is deemed necessary for an impending cold trip.
- Mama distributes a small package of bread, cheese, and apples prepared earlier.
Instructions and Leadership
- Peter hands Mr. Rosen a packet for Mr. Henrik but doesn't disclose its contents to prevent fear.
- Peter Neilson leads the first group of people to the boat for their escape to Sweden.
Timing and Strategy
- Mama is instructed to wait 20 minutes before taking the next group to Uncle Henrik.
- After delivering the Rosens, Mama is advised to remain hidden along the back path.
Key Characters
- Annemarie is affectionately referred to as "little Longlegs."
- The casket symbolizes the uncertain future for the characters involved.
Final Thoughts
- Annemarie worries that the Rosens will be captured on their way to Sweden.
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