1. Why does Mrs. Rosen advise Annemarie that "it is important to be one of the crowd, always"? Can you think of any situations where this advice might not apply?

2. Why is Annemarie so distressed that the Nazis have been in her country for three years and still cannot speak her language?

3. Why do Uncle Henrik and Mrs. Johansen pretend that their Great-Aunt Birte has passed away?

4. How does Uncle Henrik describe bravery to Annemarie? Do you agree with his interpretation?

5. Why do Peter, the Johansens, and Uncle Henrik endanger their own lives to save their Jewish friends?