Why do Annemarie, Ellen, and Mama travel to Uncle Henrik's house? What does Uncle Henrik mean by the question, 'Is the weather good for fishing?' Why does Annemarie notice her moth... Why do Annemarie, Ellen, and Mama travel to Uncle Henrik's house? What does Uncle Henrik mean by the question, 'Is the weather good for fishing?' Why does Annemarie notice her mother acting differently during this chapter? How does the countryside differ from Copenhagen, according to Annemarie? What does Ellen do to blend in with Annemarie's family? Why is secrecy so important in this chapter? What does Annemarie overhear her mother and Uncle Henrik talking about? How does the chapter hint at the growing danger surrounding the family? What role does Uncle Henrik play in helping Ellen's family? What does the chapter reveal about Annemarie's growing awareness of the situation?
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The question is asking for comprehension questions related to Chapter 6 of 'Number the Stars,' focusing on the events and themes in the chapter. The user needs to analyze character motivations and plot elements.
Answer
They travel to avoid danger; Uncle Henrik uses codes for safety; secrecy is crucial; Annemarie notices her mother's tension.
- They travel to Uncle Henrik's house to escape the dangers in Copenhagen. 2) It's a coded way to ask if it’s safe for Jewish people to be transported. 3) Her mother acts nervously due to the tense situation and the secrecy involved. 4) The countryside is quiet and peaceful compared to the bustling city of Copenhagen. 5) Ellen pretends to be Annemarie’s sister, blending in with the family. 6) Secrecy is crucial to protect Ellen and other Jewish people escaping. 7) Annemarie overhears talk about the need for secrecy and Sarah's escape plans. 8) The chapter hints at danger through the secretive conversations and coded language. 9) Uncle Henrik helps by providing a safe place for Jewish people to hide and escape. 10) Annemarie becomes more aware of the risks and the courage needed to help her friend.
Answer for screen readers
- They travel to Uncle Henrik's house to escape the dangers in Copenhagen. 2) It's a coded way to ask if it’s safe for Jewish people to be transported. 3) Her mother acts nervously due to the tense situation and the secrecy involved. 4) The countryside is quiet and peaceful compared to the bustling city of Copenhagen. 5) Ellen pretends to be Annemarie’s sister, blending in with the family. 6) Secrecy is crucial to protect Ellen and other Jewish people escaping. 7) Annemarie overhears talk about the need for secrecy and Sarah's escape plans. 8) The chapter hints at danger through the secretive conversations and coded language. 9) Uncle Henrik helps by providing a safe place for Jewish people to hide and escape. 10) Annemarie becomes more aware of the risks and the courage needed to help her friend.
More Information
In 'Number the Stars,' coded phrases were often used during WWII Resistance movements to communicate secretly. The phrase about the weather serves this purpose.
Tips
A common mistake is misunderstanding the coded language used as literal, rather than as a method of secret communication.
Sources
- Number the Stars: Chapter 6 Summary & Analysis - LitCharts - litcharts.com
- Number the Stars Chapters V–VII Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
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