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What motivated Annemarie to challenge Ellen to a race?

  • Wanting to show off her new running shoes.
  • A desire to prove her speed to the other students.
  • Encouraging Ellen to join the track team.
  • Preparing for an upcoming athletic meet. (correct)
  • How did Ellen initially respond to Annemarie's challenge to race?

  • She ignored Annemarie completely.
  • She suggested they walk instead. (correct)
  • She proposed a longer race.
  • She eagerly accepted the challenge.
  • What was Annemarie's position in last week's race that gave her confidence for the upcoming race?

  • She finished in the middle.
  • She was second place. (correct)
  • She did not participate.
  • She won first place.
  • What aspect of Annemarie and Ellen's appearance is described during the race?

    <p>Ellen's dark pigtails bounced against her shoulders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reason did Annemarie provide for why they needed to practice?

    <p>To prepare for the athletic meet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining trait of Kirsti's character in the scene?

    <p>She is small and often behaves stubbornly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Annemarie and Kirsti feel about the soldiers?

    <p>They are scared and try to avoid eye contact. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Annemarie have in relation to Kirsti in the scene?

    <p>She carefully guides and helps Kirsti move along. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the setting of the scene?

    <p>A city occupied by soldiers during World War II. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is primarily being observed by the soldiers?

    <p>Annemarie. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Annemarie's main concern when asked about relaying a message to her mother?

    <p>She wanted to avoid upsetting her mother. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general atmosphere of the mothers' gathering despite the war?

    <p>They maintained normalcy by engaging in their routine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mrs. Rosen and Mrs. Johansen express concern in the scene?

    <p>They were concerned about soldiers in their neighborhood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue did Annemarie's conversation with Kirsti revolve around?

    <p>The seriousness of the incidents occurring around them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What detail illustrates the impact of Nazi occupation on the characters’ daily lives?

    <p>The absence of traditional coffee and tea. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the excerpt regarding Annemarie's experience?

    <p>Annemarie's encounter with German soldiers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Annemarie's narrative is highlighted in the excerpt?

    <p>The emotional turmoil of a young girl during war (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literary genre does the excerpt likely belong to?

    <p>Historical fiction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element of storytelling is emphasized through Annemarie's perspective?

    <p>The intimate portrayal of personal experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a focus of the excerpt involving Annemarie during World War II?

    <p>The detailed descriptions of weaponry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Athletic Meet

    A competitive event where individuals or teams compete in various sports.

    Practicing

    To train regularly to improve skills or fitness.

    Race

    A competition where participants run a set distance.

    Confidence

    A feeling of certainty or belief in one's abilities.

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    Training

    Something that you do to win or achieve something.

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    Historical Fiction

    A fictional narrative that uses historical events, people, or settings as its backdrop, often combining factual elements with imaginative storytelling.

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    First-person Narrative

    A point of view in storytelling where the narrator is a character within the story and tells the events from their own perspective.

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    Tension

    The state of being uncertain, anxious, or nervous, especially about something with an unknown outcome.

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    German Soldiers

    The German military force during World War II, known for its aggressive tactics and strict control.

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    World War II

    A period of intense conflict and global war that spanned from 1939 to 1945, resulting in widespread devastation and casualties.

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    Setting

    The scene takes place in a city or town occupied by Nazi soldiers during World War II.

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    Annemarie's role

    Annemarie is an older sister who is being cautious and tries to protect her younger sister.

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    Kirsti's personality

    Kirsti is a young sister who is stubborn and doesn't always listen to Annemarie.

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    Fear of soldiers

    Annemarie and Kirsti are afraid of the soldiers and try to avoid making eye contact with them.

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    Soldiers' presence

    The soldiers are present in the scene and are watching Annemarie and Kirsti.

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    De Frie Danske

    An illegal newspaper published in Copenhagen during the Nazi occupation, representing a form of resistance.

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    Resistance

    The act of opposing or resisting an authority or power, often through organized actions or defiance.

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    Underground network

    A method of communication through a network of individuals, often used to share information, coordinate activities, or spread propaganda, especially in times of conflict.

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    Routine amidst chaos

    A common coping mechanism during wartime, where individuals seek a semblance of normalcy and stability in their everyday lives.

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    Food shortages during war

    The impact of war on the availability of food, leading to shortages and rationing in occupied territories.

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