Arme Anna Kapitel 1-5 Questions
What movie star in America does her Swiss family like?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What school activity do both girls like to do?
Both girls like to sing in the school choir.
How old do you have to be to drive a car in Switzerland?
You have to be 18 years old to drive in Switzerland.
What does Anna's German teacher offer her students?
Anna's German teacher offered a free three month trip to Switzerland.
Describe Anna's school.
Anna's school is not big. Her school is called Poquson High.
What problem does Anna have with her sister?
Anna's sister borrows her clothes without asking her.
Who helps Anna get to the Hubeli family in Aarau?
A young man named Hans-Ruedi helped Anna find the train to Aarau.
What famous person attended Brigitte's high school?
Albert Einstein
What do Anna and Brigitte talk about at Brigitte's house?
Anna and Brigitte talk about music, festivals, and Swiss food.
What was the first item Anna bought at the store with her Swiss money?
Anna bought Swiss chocolate.
From what airport does Anna fly from to Switzerland?
Anna flies from Dulles Airport in Washington D.C.
How does Anna get to school every day?
Anna goes to school every day with the school bus.
Why could Anna not buy anything the first time they were at the store Migros?
Anna had not exchanged any American money for Swiss Francs.
How many family members does she have?
Anna has four members: mother, father, sister, and brother.
Why is Anna sad about her family?
Anna is sad with her family, because they do not get along.
What does Anna like to eat in the United States?
Anna likes to eat hamburgers, French fries, pizza, chicken, salad, and soup.
Where does Anna live?
Anna lives in Poquson, Virginia.
How well does Anna understand her Swiss family?
Anna says that everyone is talking too fast, and she cannot understand them.
How does Anna get the taxi driver to drive her to the Hubeli's house?
Anna shows the taxi driver a piece of paper with their address in Aarau.
What suggestion does Anna give Brigitte so that she can understand her better in German?
Anna tells Brigitte to speak slower when speaking German.
Why is Anna disappointed that there are not more children at the zoo?
Anna wanted to practice speaking German with the children at the zoo.
Why does Anna want to go to Switzerland?
Anna wants to go to Switzerland, so she can visit the country and get away from her family's problems.
How did Anna handle that her Swiss family did not meet her at the airport?
Anna was afraid, because she is alone at the airport in Switzerland and does not understand a lot of German.
What does Brigitte's youth group do every year for those in her community without a house?
Brigitte's youth group like to donate used clothing to those who do not have a home.
What do you call chocolate in Switzerland?
Chocolate in Switzerland is called Schoggi.
What does Anna's dad say about the trip to Switzerland?
He says that if he does not have to pay any money, she may go.
What problem does Anna have with her brother?
Her brother does not help her.
How old is Anna's brother?
Her brother, Don, is fourteen.
What does Anna's dad do?
Her dad, Robert, is a mechanic.
What problem does Anna have with her father?
Her father will not give her any money.
What problem does Anna have with her mother?
Her mother scolds her a lot.
What does Anna's mom do?
Her mother, Ellen, is a secretary for doctors in a hospital.
How old is Anna's sister?
Her sister, Patty, is eleven.
What are the names of her two best friends?
Her two best friends are Elsa and Sarah.
Why is Anna jealous of her two best friends?
Her two best friends drive new cars, wear new clothes, and do not have problems with their families.
How much does the trip to Switzerland cost?
It is free. The school will pay for the airfare, and her Swiss family will give her free room and board.
What types of transportation can you use in Switzerland to get around?
You can use a bike, a bus, a motorcycle, walk, or a train.
What grade is Anna in?
She is in the tenth grade.
What is the name of the girl that she meets at the gym?
The name of the girl that she meets at the gym is Brigitte.
How many family members does her Swiss family have?
There are six members: Mom, Dad, two daughters and two sons.
What kind of car does her Swiss family have?
They have an old Toyota.
