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Why does Annemarie hide Ellen's necklace?
Why does Annemarie hide Ellen's necklace?
- She wants to protect Ellen by concealing a symbol of her Jewish faith. (correct)
- Mama told her to hide it because it is too flashy.
- She is jealous of the necklace and wants to keep it for herself.
- She plans to sell it later to get money for food.
What does the handmade quilt on the bed symbolize for Ellen?
What does the handmade quilt on the bed symbolize for Ellen?
- A reminder of her own lost family history and heritage. (correct)
- A valuable item that she hopes to inherit.
- A symbol of the warm welcome she has received from Annemarie's family.
- An example of the differences between her life and Annemarie's.
What is the primary difference Annemarie notices between this visit to Henrik's farm and past visits?
What is the primary difference Annemarie notices between this visit to Henrik's farm and past visits?
- Kirsti is behaving much worse than she usually does.
- The weather is colder than she remembers from past visits.
- The adults are not laughing, indicating a somber atmosphere. (correct)
- Uncle Henrik seems less happy to see them than before.
What does the mention of the approaching winter symbolize in the context of the story?
What does the mention of the approaching winter symbolize in the context of the story?
What can be inferred from Mama and Henrik's conversation that hints at a deeper, underlying tension?
What can be inferred from Mama and Henrik's conversation that hints at a deeper, underlying tension?
Why does Mama instruct Annemarie and Ellen to avoid contact with others, even acquaintances, while they are at the house by the sea?
Why does Mama instruct Annemarie and Ellen to avoid contact with others, even acquaintances, while they are at the house by the sea?
How does the naming of Henrik’s boat, the 'Ingeborg,' for Mama, contribute to the story's themes?
How does the naming of Henrik’s boat, the 'Ingeborg,' for Mama, contribute to the story's themes?
What does Annemarie's comment about the potential of seeing Swedish children looking back at them from the opposite shore suggest about her understanding of the situation?
What does Annemarie's comment about the potential of seeing Swedish children looking back at them from the opposite shore suggest about her understanding of the situation?
Considering the context of the story, why might Mama's concern about whether the girls spoke to anyone be particularly heightened?
Considering the context of the story, why might Mama's concern about whether the girls spoke to anyone be particularly heightened?
How does the detail about having applesauce without sugar contribute to the reader's understanding of the setting?
How does the detail about having applesauce without sugar contribute to the reader's understanding of the setting?
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The Ingeborg
The Ingeborg
A boat belonging to Annemarie's Uncle Henrik.
Sweden
Sweden
The country across the water from Denmark, viewed by Annemarie and Ellen.
Harbor
Harbor
A place where fishing boats dock, unload fish, and anchor at night.
Stay Away From People
Stay Away From People
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"This is a bad time"
"This is a bad time"
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Ellen's Necklace
Ellen's Necklace
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Upstairs Bedroom
Upstairs Bedroom
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Gilleleje
Gilleleje
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Mama and Henrik's Relationship
Mama and Henrik's Relationship
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Difference in Farm Visits
Difference in Farm Visits
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Study Notes
- Ellen and Annemarie look across the water at the misty Swedish shoreline, contemplating the possibility of Swedish children looking back at Denmark.
- Annemarie tells Ellen that her Uncle Henrik's boat is named the Ingeborg, after Mama.
- The fishing boats dock in the harbor at night, and the fish market is located there.
- Mama warns the girls to avoid people, even acquaintances, to protect Ellen's identity.
- Mama says soldiers are everywhere, making this a dangerous time.
- Despite the danger, they have enough apples for applesauce and Henrik will bring home fish, ensuring they will be warm and well fed.
- The girls are sharing Mama's childhood bedroom, while Kirsti sleeps across the hall in the grandparents' old bed.
- Ellen is wearing Annemarie's flower-sprigged nightgown.
- Annemarie has hidden Ellen's necklace in a very secret place for safekeeping.
- Ellen received the necklace from Papa when she was very young.
- Ellen misses her parents and wonders where they might be.
- They notice a slice of moon in the sky, remarking on how the Scandinavian nights will soon be long and dark with the arrival of winter.
- Mama and Uncle Henrik are downstairs talking, catching up on news; they are very close.
- Mama teases Henrik about not marrying, while he suggests she return to Gilleleje to help with chores
- Unlike past happy visits, there is no laughter this time.
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Description
Chapter 5 in "Number the Stars" finds Ellen and Annemarie in Gilleleje. They stay out of sight due to the many soldiers. Ellen misses her parents and Annemarie hides Ellen's necklace for safekeeping.
