Chapters 3-5 Comprehension Study Guide

Why would Annemarie and Ellen need to pretend that they are sisters?

Annemarie and Ellen would need to pretend that they were sisters to protect Ellen from being noticed as a Jewish girl by the Nazis soldiers.

How did Annemarie know the Hirsch's were not gone on a holiday?

Annemarie knew that the Hirsch's weren't gone on a holiday because no one had been on a holiday since the war started.

Why was it important that Ellen remove her Star of David necklace?

It was important for Ellen to remove her Star of David necklace so that the Germans would not be able to identify her as Jewish.

How did Mr. Johansen convince the German soldiers that Ellen was not a Jewish girl hiding?

Mr. Johansen convinced the German soldiers that Ellen wasn't a Jewish girl hiding by showing them a picture of Lise as a baby when she had dark hair.

Why did the German soldiers come to the Johansen's apartment looking for the Rosen's?

The German soldiers came to the Johansen's apartment looking for the Rosen's because the Rosen's and Johansen's are good friends.

How did the German soldiers show a lack of respect for the Johansen's?

The German soldiers showed a lack of respect for the Johansen's by speaking loudly even though Mrs. Johansen asked them to speak softer. They also showed disrespect by pulling on Ellen's hair, knocking items off hooks, tore the baby pictures and stepped on them.

How did the Germans find out the names of the Danish Jews?

The Nazis go to the synagogue and demand a list of all Danish Jews.

Why was the Tivoli Gardens important to the Danes of Copenhagen?

Tivoli Gardens was important to the Danes of Copenhagen because it was a cultural place where they could go, have fun, and relax.