Uncle Henrik explained that the handkerchief was used to signal to the boat carrying Ellen and her family that it was safe to proceed. By dipping the handkerchief in water and hanging it on the clothesline, it indicated that the coast was clear of any danger.
The handkerchief She had to give to Uncle Henrik
He told Annemarie about the Handkerchief and the dogs that stopped by his boat to inspect it.
Mrs. Johansen is stopped by soldiers while on her way back from Uncle Henrik's boat, but she manages to distract them and avoid suspicion by showing them a handkerchief stained with red wine. This allows her to safely continue on her journey home.
Uncle Henrik explained that the drugs were necessary to keep the baby quiet during their dangerous escape to Sweden. He believed that it was the best way to ensure the safety of the baby and their family.
The Germans would've taken the Rosens and the other jews who where trying to flee to Sweden and probably do something horrible to uncle Henrik.
Uncle Podger was unable to find his handkerchief because he had kept his handkerchief in his pocket of the coat which he had taken off.
The name of Uncle Henrik's boat is called the "Ingeborg"
This... is... sparta!
4 years
Henrik is Mama's brother, and Annemarie's uncle.
Mrs.Johansen tease her brother[henrik]because, Henrik didn't marry.
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.