How is Uncle Henrik's house and surrounding land best described?
Ellen told Annemarie how much she loved the farmhouse and the meadows where Henrik lived. The scene was part of Annemarie's childhood, and she didn't usually pay much attention to how beautiful it was. But now she looked at everything in a new way and realized that Ellen was right. It was a beautiful place.
Choose the main idea.
Annemarie listened to her mother and uncle talking in the kitchen. For a moment, it seemed like her long-ago visits to the farm, with the children in bed upstairs and the adults downstairs talking and laughing. But Annemarie knew that this visit was different -- this time no was laughing. Choose the main idea.
Why does Mama lie to Annemarie?
When Uncle Henrik talked about going fishing the next day, Annemarie recognized the odd phrase he used. Papa had said the same thing on the telephone. Annemarie wasn't sure what the words meant, but she knew Uncle Henrik wasn't really talking about going fishing. She sat under the apple tree and watched her uncle carefully. Choose the main idea.
Annemarie had always loved hearing stories about her mother's childhood. She remembered the names of all the cousins, aunts, and uncle that her mother talked about. But she had never heard of Great-aunt Birte before. She was sure that Great-aunt Birte didn't really exist. Choose the main idea.
What is the surprise Ellen receives during the funeral of Great-aunt Birte?
What does Mama say about Great-aunt Birte to keep the soldiers from opening the casket?
What was in the casket?
How long was Mama supposed to be gone?