NTS Chapters 7-9

Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie that it is "much easier to be brave if you do not know everything."

Do you agree with this statement? Can you think of a time when not knowing everything about a situation made you braver? Or do you think knowing more could have helped? (at least 2-3 sentences)

Answer ONE analyze question for Chapters 7-9. What you write should be related to what happens in the chapters!

Answer ONE Judge question for Chapters 7-9. What you write should be related to what happens in the chapters!

Why is Ellen amazed when she arrives at Uncle Henrik's house?

• She has never seen a farmhouse before.
• She finds the surrounding meadow and the farmhouse very beautiful.
• She is surprised to see that Uncle Henrik's house is near the ocean.
• She meets new friends in the meadow.

What did Annemarie point out to Ellen at the shore?

• A boat in the distance.
• The misty shoreline of Sweden across the water.
• Fish swimming near the shore.
• People swimming in the ocean.

What does Mama ask Annemarie after they return from the shore?

• If they enjoyed their walk.
• If they had seen or talked to anyone while outside.
• If they wanted to have dinner.
• If they were ready to go to bed.

What does Mama warn Annemarie and Ellen about during their stay?

• To not go to the shore again.
• To stay away from people.
• To help her with household chores.
• To go to bed early.

What concerns Ellen while they are in the bedroom?

• She is worried about wearing her necklace.
• She wonders where her parents are and how they are doing.
• She is thinking about going back home soon.
• She is sad because she misses her friends.

What is different about the conversation between Annemarie's mother and Uncle Henrik that evening?

• They are planning a surprise party.
• They are laughing and joking as usual.
• There is no laughter at all, unlike their usual interactions.
• They are discussing moving to another country.

What assurance does Annemarie give Ellen about her necklace?

• That she has lost it.
• That she is wearing it herself.
• That it is hidden in a secret place until it's safe to wear it again.
• That she gave it to Mama for safekeeping.