Why should Annmarie act like shes a silly, empty headed little girl taking her lunch to her Uncle Henrik

Answer 1

Annemarie is in danger if she does not act like a silly empty headed little girl. She has to act innocent and childlike in order to stay safe. Sometimes you are safest when you know nothing, as Annemarie learns. By pretending that she does not know what she is carrying, she is protected when she is stopped by the soldier.