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What does Mama do to comfort Ellen?
What does Mama do to comfort Ellen?
- She tells Ella that her hair is beautiful. (correct)
- She tells Ellen that her hair is like her father's.
- She tells Ellen that she will find a way to help her.
- She tells Ellen they should've had lighter hair.
Why does Papa think that the soldiers wouldn't stay long at their house?
Why does Papa think that the soldiers wouldn't stay long at their house?
- He thinks the soldiers would be tired and looking to rest.
- He believes there would not be anyone to hide. (correct)
- He believes they would not find anything out of place.
- He thinks the soldiers would not have time to look around their house.
What does Mama ask as they arrive near their house?
What does Mama ask as they arrive near their house?
- To go to the store and bring back some food.
- To bring her a glass of water.
- To run ahead and inform Uncle Henrik.
- To run ahead to tell the house they are back home. (correct)
What does Annemarie notice as they travel along the coast?
What does Annemarie notice as they travel along the coast?
What does Mama say about the air when they arrive?
What does Mama say about the air when they arrive?
What is the weather like when they arrive?
What is the weather like when they arrive?
Why is Ellen worried about her dark hair?
Why is Ellen worried about her dark hair?
What event has just happened before this excerpt?
What event has just happened before this excerpt?
Flashcards
Annemarie's emotions
Annemarie's emotions
Annemarie feels frightened and concerned about her mother and their situation with soldiers.
Kirsti's cheerfulness
Kirsti's cheerfulness
Kirsti remains cheerful despite the tense situation around her and distracts the soldier with her new shoes.
Mama's memories
Mama's memories
Mama reminisces about the fresh air, linking it to joyful memories from her past.
The setting's atmosphere
The setting's atmosphere
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Uncle Henrik's house
Uncle Henrik's house
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Ellen's dark hair
Ellen's dark hair
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Papa's quick thinking
Papa's quick thinking
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The role of friendship
The role of friendship
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Study Notes
Kirsti's Unexpected Encounter
- Kirsti, ignoring her mother, greeted a soldier, intending to introduce Ellen and acknowledge New Year's.
- Instead, Kirsti announced her visit to Uncle Henrik and her new shoes.
- The soldier chuckled, moving on.
Journey to Uncle Henrik's
- Annemarie and her mother traveled north by train.
- The journey was described as a blur of trees, the Baltic Sea, and a cloudy sky.
- Mama noted the fresh, salty air.
- The path to Uncle Henrik's house took them through woods and a meadow with cows.
- Annemarie desired to be the first to see the house and to announce the arrival to Uncle Henrik.
- Mama suggested that Annemarie share that they'd brought a friend.
Worries About Ellen
- Papa expressed concern about the family's secrecy due to the presence of suspicious individuals.
- Ellen felt self-conscious about her dark hair, worrying it had attracted undue attention.
- Mama reassured Ellen about her hair's beauty.
- Ellen and Annmarie found comfort in family reminiscences, specifically of Lise, for the first time in three years.
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