What other surprise did Uncle Henrik reveal to Annemarie?

What other surprise did Uncle Henrik reveal to Annemarie?

What other surprise did Uncle Henrik reveal to Annemarie? Ellen’s family decided to go to Switzerland instead of Sweden. Ellen’s family was hidden on the boat when Annemarie delivered the package. Ellen’s family was only pretending to be Jewish so they could be brought to Sweden.

What did Uncle Henrik do?

Mama’s brother and Annemarie’s uncle, Henrik is a fisherman who lives in the countryside. Unmarried and slightly roguish, Henrik lives alone in his childhood home—and has, since the start of the war, used his fishing boats to regularly smuggle Danish Jews across the narrow sea to freedom in Sweden.

Why did Uncle Henrik lie to Annemarie?

Why did Uncle Henrik and Mama lie to Annemarie? They lied to Annemarie to help her to be brave, because they love her.

What story does Annemarie think about on the path to the boat?

Annemarie shivers in the early morning cold. She is on the path to the boat. Annemarie thinks of a story she has sometimes told Kirsti, the story of Little Red Riding-Hood. She smiles remembering her sister’s constant interruptions.

How is Annemarie feeling about the funeral?

The Funeral & The Nazis Annemarie knows that the funeral is a cover-up, but she does not know for what. She feels sad that she is not able to tell Ellen the secret about the funeral. She also feels a little left out that Ellen is with her family and is in her own little world.

What does Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie in number the stars?

Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie that she is not the only one who does not know the whole story. He explains that he and Mama are also only being told what they need to know. This is a historically accurate portrayal of how the Danish Resistance operated.

Why did Mama send Annemarie with the packet for Uncle Henrik?

Mama has her get a small basket so she can pretend she is getting her uncle food if she is stopped. While a woman going early in the morning to see a fisherman might be suspicious, a little girl carrying lunch would not be. Annemarie will pretend to be a silly little girl if anyone stops her.

Why does Uncle Henrik go fishing every day?

Uncle Henrik says he will spend that night on his fishing boat because tomorrow will be a good day for fishing—but Annemarie knows that Uncle Henrik goes fishing every day despite bad weather. Annemarie becomes even more confused when Uncle Henrik announces some sad news—Annemarie’s Great-Aunt Birte has died.

Why does Uncle Henrik say it is easier to be brave?

In Chapter 9, Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie that it is far easier to be brave when one does not know everything. What he means is that a lack of knowledge about dangerous secrets or impending threats can help someone keep his/her composure during stressful situations.