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Questions and Answers
What was in the casket?
What was in the casket?
Blankets and heavy clothes
What did they do with the clothing?
What did they do with the clothing?
They distributed it to the people in the room.
What does Mama give the woman for Rachel?
What does Mama give the woman for Rachel?
Kirsti's red wool sweater.
Why do you think Peter wants the baby to sleep?
Why do you think Peter wants the baby to sleep?
What does Peter give Mr. Rosen?
What does Peter give Mr. Rosen?
What does Mr. Rosen do?
What does Mr. Rosen do?
What is Peter's role? Mama's role?
What is Peter's role? Mama's role?
What did Annemarie realize about the plan?
What did Annemarie realize about the plan?
What do you think Annemarie means when she says, 'there were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind'?
What do you think Annemarie means when she says, 'there were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind'?
What was the purpose of Great-Aunt Birte's 'death'?
What was the purpose of Great-Aunt Birte's 'death'?
Flashcards
Contents of the casket?
Contents of the casket?
Blankets and clothes were in the casket.
What happened to the clothing?
What happened to the clothing?
They gave the clothes to the people in the room.
Gift for Rachel?
Gift for Rachel?
Mama gives a red wool sweater for Rachel.
Why keep the baby quiet?
Why keep the baby quiet?
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Peter's gift to Mr. Rosen?
Peter's gift to Mr. Rosen?
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Mr. Rosen's task?
Mr. Rosen's task?
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Peter & Mama's roles?
Peter & Mama's roles?
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Destination?
Destination?
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Other sources of pride?
Other sources of pride?
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Purpose of Great-Aunt Birte's 'death'?
Purpose of Great-Aunt Birte's 'death'?
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Study Notes
Casket Contents
- Blankets and heavy clothes were stored in the casket for practical use.
Distribution of Clothing
- The clothing was distributed among the individuals present in the room to assist those in need.
Gift for Rachel
- Mama provides Kirsti's red wool sweater to a woman to help her baby, Rachel.
Importance of Silence
- Peter believes that a crying baby could jeopardize the safety of the Jews in hiding by attracting the attention of soldiers.
Package Delivery
- Peter hands Mr. Rosen a paper-wrapped packet, which is significant for communication or supplies.
Mr. Rosen’s Task
- Mr. Rosen is tasked with delivering the packet promptly to Uncle Henrik, emphasizing trust and urgency.
Roles in the Escape Plan
- Peter and Mama each lead a group towards Henrik's boat, with Mama waiting 20 minutes before her group leaves to ensure coordination.
Realization About the Escape
- Annemarie becomes aware that Uncle Henrik’s plan involves taking the group to safety in Sweden, highlighting the hope in their dire circumstances.
Reflection on Pride
- Annemarie reflects that pride can exist independently of material possessions, indicating an internal strength that cannot be stripped away by the Nazis.
Great-Aunt Birte's Death
- The staged death of Great-Aunt Birte served as a cover story, facilitating a gathering that was essential for organizing the escape of the Jews.
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