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Who does annemarie accuse of lying to her about great aunt brite?
great aunt birte is not real
Who does annemarie accuse of lying to her about great aunt birte?
Annemarie accuses Uncle Henrik of lying to her about Great Aunt Birte because she never accepted the idea that the family's elderly relative had emigrated to the U.S. Instead, Annemarie learned the truth about what happened to Great Aunt Birte during the war when she visited Uncle Henrik and his family at their seaside home.
What was most shocking to Annemarie about the death of Great-aunt Birte?
Annemarie was shocked that they had kept the death of Great-aunt Birte a secret from her. She was also surprised by her mother's emotional reaction to the news and the realization of the dangers faced by their Jewish friends.
What was the purpose of aunt birte s funeral in number the stars?
She was the fake great-aunt of Annemarie.
Did Annemarie's mama die in Number the Stars?
Mama had tripped and fell over a root running home after helping Peter get the Jews on to Uncle Henrik's boat and when she tripped she broke her ankle
What does Birte mean in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, Birte is a character who is a member of the Johansen family's housemaid staff. She helps the family in their efforts to protect Ellen Rosen, a Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Birte plays a small but important role in the story's message of bravery and resistance in the face of injustice.
Why did Annemarie believe there was no aunt birte?
Mama and Uncle Henrik were speaking in code, discussing the impending Holocaust. Annemarie realizes that she never had a Great-Aunt Birte. So she realizes she was told a lie and that her folks were keeping another danger from her. She was also confused when Uncle Henrik said he was going to spend the night on his boat because the weather would be good for fishing. She knew that he never really cared about the weather and that bad weather would not keep him from fishing. This is loosely based on information from the GradeSaver site.
Why was Annemarie confused when uncle Henrik said Great aunt Bertie had died?
Annemarie was shocked about the death of her aunt because she had never heard of a Great-Aunt Birte, although she knew everyone of her family members.
What is chapter 7 of Number the Stars about?
In chapter 7, Annemarie, Ellen, Kirsti, and Mrs. Johansen had arrived at Uncle Henrik's house. The next day, Annemarie awoke to find her mother and Kirsti in the kitchen. Kirsti had found a small, gray kitten. She named her kitten the "God of Thunder." Uncle Henrik returned from his day of fishing and announced that his Great-Aunt Birte had died.
Why did mrs johansen and uncle Henrik create the death of an great aunt birte in number the starts?
They wanted to help save all the Jews so the Jews can come to the house and come to the backyard, get into the boat and leave Denmark and go to Sweden.
What does Uncle Henrik say happened to great-aunt Birte for the Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
Jews, who pose as friends of Great-Aunt Birte show up at the fake funereal.
What is the surprise Ellen receive during the funeral of great aunt birte?
During the funeral of Great Aunt Birte, Ellen receives a letter revealing that Birte had left her a significant inheritance in her will. This surprise inheritance changes Ellen's life and sets off a chain of events in the story.
