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Characters often speak in secret code or say the opposite of what they mean to prevent
the Nazi soldiers from uncovering their plans. Have students keep track of times when
characters disguise what they really mean. Fill out the chart below, telling who the
person is, what he or she says, and what he or she really means.

Name of character

Ex: Papa

What the character says

Is the weather good for

fishing?

What the character really

means
Is it a good time to help the
Jews escape?