Annemarie draws on her uncle's lessons about courage and quick thinking, using these skills to navigate her interaction with the German soldiers. She recalls how Kirsti had previously reacted to the soldiers with defiance and innocence, which inspires Annemarie to maintain a facade of bravery while protecting her sister and herself. By staying calm and composed, Annemarie successfully distracts the soldiers, demonstrating her ability to adapt her uncle's teachings to the situation at hand.
Annemarie uses her uncle's teachings about courage and quick thinking to navigate her encounter with the German soldiers. Drawing from her earlier observations of Kirsti's innocent defiance, she remains calm and assertive, cleverly engaging the soldiers to protect her sister and herself. By combining her uncle's lessons with her understanding of the soldiers' demeanor, Annemarie effectively manages a tense situation while maintaining her composure. This blend of learned strategy and personal insight allows her to outwit the soldiers and keep her family safe.
Kirsti from Number the Stars is brave when she is walking with Annemarie and Ellen and the guards stop her to talk Kirsti shows she is brave and mostly doesnt care because when one of the soldiers fut thier finger through Kirstis hair and curls it she pushes the hand away and says DONT. I think this shows Kirsti is kind of brave.
Kirsti's new shoes are made from fish.