Kirsty and Ellen's Story Questions

Ann Marie and Ellen play with paper dolls while Kirsty receives new shoes made of fish skin. The girls engage in imaginative play inspired by 'Gone with the Wind' and discuss Tivoli Gardens and fireworks. Ellen shares about the Jewish New Year, and later, due to a Nazi threat, she stays with Ann Marie's family. The family prepares for a long night, ensuring Ellen's safety.

What were Ann Marie and Ellen doing while Mama was out shopping?

• Cooking dinner

• Watching TV

• Reading a book

• Playing with paper dolls

Why was Kirsty upset when she entered the room?

• She didn't want to wear her new shoes

• She lost her favorite toy

• She had a fight with a friend

• She was hungry

What material were Kirsty's new shoes made from?

• Plastic

• Fish skin

• Rubber

• Leather

What solution did Ellen propose for Kirsty's shoes?

• Give them to someone else

• Exchange them at the store

• Paint them black

• Throw them away

What game were the girls playing with the paper dolls?

• A picnic

• A royal ball

• A school play

• A circus

What did Kirsty mistakenly think the fireworks were for?

• A festival

• A national holiday

• Her birthday

• A wedding

What event was Ellen's family preparing to celebrate?

• Easter

• Jewish New Year

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

Why did Ellen have to stay with Ann Marie's family?

• Her family was in danger

• Her house was being renovated

• She wanted to have a sleepover

• Her parents were out of town

What did Papa explain to Ann Marie and Ellen about the Nazis?

• They were friendly

• They were helping the community

• They planned to arrest Danish Jews

• They were leaving the country

How did Papa plan to hide Ellen if necessary?

• By sending her to another country

• By pretending she was Ann Marie's sister

• In the basement

• In the attic