Questions and Answers
Explain why the soldiers came to the farmhouse.
There were too many people at the house gathering.
Why did they want to see in the casket?
They wanted to see if there really was a body in the casket because it was not opened.
How did Mama stop the soldiers from opening the casket?
Mama told them that Great Aunt Birte died from typhus and that if they opened the casket it would spread the germs.
Why is Peter's reading from the Bible so important?
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Why did the officer slap Mama?
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Why doesn't anyone go to defend Mama?
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Why didn't Mr. Rosen ask what was in the package that Peter gave him to take to Uncle Henrik?
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What was the purpose of Aunt Birte's funeral?
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What was in the casket and why was it there?
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Where were the Rosens and the other strangers going?
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What promise did Ellen make to Annemarie?
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What advice on walking the trail did Mrs. Johansen give the Rosens?
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How did Annemarie pass the time while waiting for her mother?
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What happened to Mrs. Johansen on her way back from Uncle Henrik's boat?
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Why was she going to Uncle Henrik's boat?
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What had Mr. Rosen dropped at Uncle Henrik's house that Annemarie found in the grass?
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What does Annemarie use as a cover story in order to get the package to Uncle Henrik?
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What did Mama tell Annemarie to do if she runs into any soldiers on the path?
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Where was Annemarie going to hide that packet?
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Study Notes
Soldiers at the Farmhouse
- Soldiers arrived at the farmhouse due to a large gathering of people.
- They were skeptical and sought to verify the contents of the casket.
The Casket Curiosity
- Soldiers questioned the necessity to examine the casket, which had not been opened.
Mama's Intervention
- Mama prevented the soldiers from opening the casket by claiming it contained a body infected with typhus, warning them of germ spread.
Peter's Bible Reading
- Peter read a Psalm that referenced the rebuilding of Jerusalem and healing of spirits, relevant to the situation and potentially influential on the soldiers outside.
Mama’s Defiance
- The officer slapped Mama after she spoke back, insisting she would open the casket.
Lack of Support for Mama
- No one intervened to help Mama due to fears of escalating tensions with the German soldiers.
Mr. Rosen's Discretion
- Mr. Rosen chose not to ask about the package given by Peter, believing ignorance would protect them.
Purpose of Aunt Birte's Funeral
- The funeral served as a cover for gathering Jewish people for their escape to Sweden.
Contents of the Casket
- The casket contained warm clothing and blankets for the travelers heading to Sweden.
Destination of the Rosen's
- The Rosen family and others were en route to Uncle Henrik's boat for their escape.
Ellen's Promise
- Ellen promised Annemarie that she would return someday.
Mrs. Johansen's Advice
- Mrs. Johansen advised the Rosen family to be cautious of the uneven trail and to feel for roots as they walked.
Annemarie's Waiting
- While waiting for her mother, Annemarie sat in a rocking chair, reminiscing about her father before eventually falling asleep.
Accident on the Return Trip
- Mrs. Johansen broke her ankle while returning from Uncle Henrik's boat.
Purpose of the Trip to the Boat
- Mrs. Johansen's intention was to guide the Jewish people toward safety.
Lost Item Found by Annemarie
- Annemarie found the brown package that Mr. Rosen had dropped at Uncle Henrik's home.
Annemarie's Cover Story
- To get the package to Uncle Henrik undetected, Annemarie claimed she was bringing lunch he had forgotten.
Instructions for Soldier Encounters
- Mama instructed Annemarie to act like a playful little girl if she encountered any soldiers on the path.
Hiding the Package
- Annemarie planned to conceal the package in a basket under the lunch items.
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