The german soldiers came to uncle henrik’s house because they saw that a lot of people were going to his house, so they were suspicious and thought that there were jews in a hideout.
The German soldiers came to Uncle Henrik's house because they suspected that he was hiding Jewish refugees from the Nazis during World War II. Henrik's role in the resistance movement put him in danger of being discovered by the Germans.
The German Soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house unexpectedly and ask who is in the casket.
Mama's true reason for choosing the country path to Uncle Henrik's house was to avoid suspicion and detection by the German soldiers who controlled the main road. By taking the country path through the woods and fields, Mama hoped to evade their scrutiny and reach Uncle Henrik's house safely with Ellen and Annemarie.
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Mr. Rosen had dropped his pocket watch at Uncle Henrik's house. It was a special family heirloom that he had inherited from his grandfather.
to see who died and show some respect
The german soldiers came to uncle henrik’s house because they saw that a lot of people were going to his house, so they were suspicious and thought that there were jews in a hideout.
They traveled to Uncle Henrik's house in order to seek refuge and safety during World War II, as Henrik was involved in the resistance movement and could provide protection from the Nazis.
Uncle Henrik is a fisherman who lives in the village with the Johansen family in the novel "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
Uncle Henrik's boat was named the Ingrid and he obtained it from a friend who lived in Sweden.
Annemarie uses the lessons her uncle taught her about staying calm and composed under pressure to deal with the German soldiers. She also recalls Kirsti's behavior and understands the importance of acting innocent and obedient to avoid suspicion. By combining these lessons and observations, Annemarie is able to successfully navigate encounters with the German soldiers and protect her family.
Mrs. Johansen told the soldiers that the casket contained the body of her uncle who had died from a highly contagious disease. The soldiers, fearing for their health, decided not to open the casket.
Uncle Lorne hid in the bushes from the British soldiers