Between shades of grey part 1 Flashcards
What was the main character doing when the soldiers came to their home?
Writing to her cousin Joana
What were some signs that Mother and Papa were planning an escape?
They were packing up really fast. Papa came home late.
Describe Mother.
Honey colored hair, blue eyes, wide smile.
Who barged into their house and what is this group.
SS officers, the NKVD
How long were they given to pack to leave home?
20 minutes
What was on the window sill when she went back to her room?
A fresh piece of bread and rubles.
What does Mother say is priority when they are packing?
Clothes and shoes.
What does Mother make Lina promise?
To ignore anyone who attempts to help her.
What is Lina’s brother’s name and how old is he?
Jonas is a ten year old boy.
What does Lina pack beside clothes?
A portrait of her family prior to her grandmother’s death.
How does her memory during packing pertain to the bread.
How she obtained the bread on her window seal.
Why did the woman give her the bread for free?
Because of her father’s history in helping the bakers out.
Why was Mother breaking their fine things?
She didn’t want the soviets to get them.
What does mother say happened to the things when the police question her?
It was an accident.
What does “davai” mean?
To hurry in german.
Why did the truck stop at the hospital?
A woman was giving birth.
Why doesn’t Mother want the officer to touch her coat?
It had valuables.
What does Lina realize when she gets on the truck?
She is in her night gown.
How long have they been waiting at the hospital?
Four hours.
What does the bald man want Jonas to do?
Suffocate him.
What did Lina draw
A Greek nude and a history teacher
What were the men singing?
The national anthem of Lithuania
Why did it feel like they were riding a pendulum?
Bad would happen and then good and then bad over again.
What did Elena (mother) buy at an Omsk.
Candy, newspapers and cigarettes.
Why would mother wish to buy a newspaper?
To know what is happening in Lithuania.
(Late part 1) how long have they been traveling?
Six weeks
How does Lina describe the men leaving the train cars?
Like they had lived in a gutter, or confused.
Why did mother put on lipstick?
To look presentable.
Describe where they are? (Late part 1)
A valley surrounded by trees and hills.
How did Lina describe the people coming off the train car?
Moving very slowly.
What does Lina give away?
A handkerchief.
(Late part 1) what were the guards doing?
Putting them into groups.
What were the purchasers doing with people?
Using people as slaves.
Why is Andrius supposed mother made it this far?
She is weak.
In her flashback, what made papa upset with Lina?
She drew Stalin being Humiliated by Papa and his coworkers.
