Gathering at Uncle Henrik's House

In Chapter 10, Anna Maria and her family face a tense situation as Nazi officers arrive at their home, suspecting them of hiding Jews. Uncle Henrik departs, leaving the family to handle the officers' interrogation. Mama bravely confronts the officers about the closed casket, claiming it contains a deceased relative who died of typhus. After the officers leave, Peter reads a psalm to calm everyone. The chapter ends with the opening of the casket, hinting at its true contents.

What is the main focus of Chapter 10?

• A birthday celebration

• Opening a casket

• A family reunion

• A wedding ceremony

Who is Anna Maria with at Uncle Henrik's house?

• Her teacher

• Ellen

• Her parents

• Her brother

What does Uncle Henrik reveal about Great Aunt Bert?

• She is a secret agent

• She is not a real person

• She is a famous singer

• She is a war hero

Who is present at the gathering at Uncle Henrik's house?

• A group of soldiers

• Only Anna Maria and Ellen

• A group of strangers

• Ellen's parents and Peter

What event causes tension in the room during the gathering?

• The arrival of Nazi soldiers

• A loud thunderstorm

• A sudden blackout

• A fire alarm

What does the Nazi officer question about the gathering?

• The food being served

• The number of people present

• The music being played

• The decorations

How does Mama explain the closed casket to the officer?

• It contains valuable items

• It is a family tradition

• It is too heavy to open

• It is due to a health risk

What is the officer's reaction to Mama's explanation?

• He leaves immediately

• He slaps Mama

• He agrees

• He laughs

What does Peter do after the soldiers leave?

• He makes a phone call

• He goes to sleep

• He reads a psalm

• He locks the doors

What is the emotional atmosphere as Peter reads the psalm?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Calm and relaxed

• Indifferent and bored

• Tense and fearful