When Papa calls Henrik What does he say Inge is bringing with her?

When Papa calls Henrik What does he say Inge is bringing with her?

“So, Henrik, is the weather good for fishing?” Papa asked cheerfully, and listened briefly. Then he continued, “I’m sending Inge to you today with the children, and she will be bringing you a carton of cigarettes. “Yes, just one,” he said, after a moment.

Why did Mrs Johansen tease Uncle Henrik?

Why did Mrs. Johansen tease her brother Henrik? Because he wasn’t married. What does the sea represent for Ellen and her family?

Why did Papa tell Uncle Henrik on the telephone that he was bringing him cigarettes?

When they talk about “cartons of cigarettes,” they’re actually referring to Jewish refugees they’re planning to smuggle to safety across to Sweden. He also helps Jews escape from Denmark to Sweden in his fishing boat.

Who is telling the story in number the stars?

Lesson Summary The story is told from the perspective of 10-year-old Annemarie Yohansen, who learns about the harshness of the war when her family must protect her best friend Ellen’s family because they are Jewish.

Why does Uncle Henrik say that Annemarie was brave?

In Chapter 9, Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie that it is far easier to be brave when one does not know everything. What he means is that a lack of knowledge about dangerous secrets or impending threats can help someone keep his/her composure during stressful situations.

What advice does Mama give Annemarie for her trip to Uncle Henrik’s boat *?

What advice does Mama give Annemarie for her trip to Uncle Henrik’s boat? “If you encounter German soldiers,act like a silly,empty headed little girl.” Why didn’t the soldiers discover the secret to the packet?

Why did Mrs Johansen suggest that Uncle Henrik get married *?

She says that Uncle Henrik really does need a wife who can help out with the housework. This includes all the chores that can be done around the house, such as cleaning, washing, and cooking. A wife would be a companion, someone Uncle Henrick can talk to when he comes back home from fishing.

What kind of person is Henrik from number the stars?

Henrik is staunch, determined, and yet gentle and kind—he does everything he can to help those in need, and daily risks his own life and well-being in order to do what he knows is right. The Number the Stars quotes below are all either spoken by Uncle Henrik or refer to Uncle Henrik.

Why does Uncle Henrik have to work in secret?

Because it is illegal, Uncle Henrik must work in secret. On the telephone, he talks to Annemarie’s papa in code. Papa tells Uncle Henrik that Annemarie, her mama, and her sister will be coming to visit him. Papa says that they will be bringing “a carton of cigarettes.”

Who does the number the Stars quotes below refer to?

The Number the Stars quotes below are all either spoken by Uncle Henrik or refer to Uncle Henrik. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: ).

What does Papa tell Uncle Henrik that Annemarie will be bringing?

Papa tells Uncle Henrik that Annemarie, her mama, and her sister will be coming to visit him. Papa says that they will be bringing “a carton of cigarettes.” He goes on to tell Uncle Henrik that “there are a lot of cigarettes available in Copenhagen.”