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1. Who is the first character introduced in the book, what year is it, how old is she and where does she live? Who is her sibling?

The first chapter introduces little Anna, a nine year-old Jewish girl living in Berlin in the winter of 1932-33. She has a brother named Max.

2. Why is her family famous?

Her father is a famous writer and poet whose notoriety brings her family attention.

3. Who comes home from school with Anna and her sibling, and what do they do?

It is winter and Anna, her school friend Elsbeth, Anna's brother Max and his friend Gunther walk home from school and play games.

4. What happens to Anna's father in Chapter 1 and why?

Anna speaks with her father before she goes to bed. In the morning he is gone. Germany is on the brink of an election between the Nazis and the Sozis. If the Nazis win, Hitler will come to power.

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