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by Lois Lowry

Reader Response and Study Guide Questions for Chapters 7-10

Directions:

Respond to the questions in this journal as you read the chapters. Include details from the chapter in your responses. If you need more space, use the back of the page you’re working on. Write in complete sentences. You may also type this.

Reading Log

Number the Stars / Student Journal / Date Completed
Chapter 7 / Page 1
Chapter 8 / Page 2
Chapter 9 / Page 3
Chapter 10 / Page 4

Respond to Chapter 7 – “The House by the Sea”

Page 1

Personal Response

  1. Why do you think there was no laughing between Mrs. Johansen and her brother?

Comprehension

2.While looking at the sea, what information does Ellen share with Annemarie about her mother? How might this be an example of foreshadowing?

3.Where do you think Annemarie hid Ellen’s necklace? Explain.

4.In what way does Mama warn the girls when they return from looking at the sea?

Generate Questions

5.Write a question about this chapter for someone else reading the book. Do not write the answer here. Later, we will exchange questions with a partner and discuss the answers.

Respond to Chapter 8 –“There Has Been a Death”

Page 2

Personal Response

  1. How does Annemarie make a joke about one of the rationed items? How does everyone react? Is it all right to joke during serious times?

Comprehension

  1. How would you characterize (describe) Mama’s relationship with her Uncle Henrik?
  1. Annemarie hears Mama and her uncle use two familiar, yet unknown phrases again. What are they? What does she think they refer to?
  1. The girls are told about an event that will take place there that night. What is it? Why is this puzzling to Annemarie?

Generate Questions

  1. Write a question about this chapter for someone else reading this book. Do not write the answer here. Later, we will exchange questions with a partner and discuss the answers.

Respond to Chapter 9 – “Why Are You Lying?”

Page 3

Personal Response

  1. Why is Annemarie angry and confused? Do you agree with how she feels? Explain.

Comprehension

  1. Why does Annemarie go out to the barn while Uncle Henrik is milking the cow?
  1. Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie, “It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything.” Explain what he means.
  1. What does Annemarie notice is differentabout the people who sit by Great Aunt Birte’s casket for Aunt Birtie compared to those who came when Lise died?

Generate Questions

  1. Write a question about this chapter for someone else reading the book. Do not write the answer here. Later, we will exchange questions with a partner and discuss the answers.

Respond to Chapter 10 – “Let Us Open the Casket”

Page 4

Personal Response

  1. Now that Annemarie knows some of the truth, why doesn't she tell Ellen? Do you agree with her decision?

Comprehension

  1. How does Mama answer the Nazi soldier when he questions why the casket is not open?
  1. What is Annemarie thinking while Peter reads the Bible psalm aloud?
  1. In what ways does the trip to Uncle Henrik’s cause Annemarie to grow up a little?

Generate Questions

  1. Write a question about this chapter for someone else reading the book. Do not write the answer here. Later, we will exchange questions with a partner and discuss the answers.