The Juniper Tree — Questions and answers

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Why did Agnes say Marlena would not eat the stew?

Choices

  1. Marlena was not hungry.
  2. Marlena did not like the smell.
  3. Agnes said Marlena did not deserve it. ✓
  4. Johannes ate all of it.

Answer: Agnes said Marlena did not deserve it.

From page 2

What did Agnes threaten Marlena with if she didn't serve the stew to her father?

Choices

  1. She would be sent away from home.
  2. She would have to chop wood.
  3. She would share her brother's fate. ✓
  4. She would never eat delicacies again.

Answer: She would share her brother's fate.

From page 4

What did Marlena do with Johannes' bones that night?

Choices

  1. She put them in the garbage.
  2. She collected them and wrapped them in her scarf. ✓
  3. She gave them to Agnes.
  4. She hid them under her bed.

Answer: She collected them and wrapped them in her scarf.

From page 5

What happened after Marlena buried the bones under the Juniper Tree?

Choices

  1. The Juniper Tree disappeared.
  2. A magnificent bird appeared from a mist. ✓
  3. The meteor shower stopped.
  4. Marlena flew away with the bones.

Answer: A magnificent bird appeared from a mist.

From page 6

What special thing did Marlena do when Johannes emerged?

Choices

  1. She embraced her father.
  2. She sang a beautiful song.
  3. She finally spoke, her voice clear. ✓
  4. She danced happily.

Answer: She finally spoke, her voice clear.

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