Number the Stars chapters 1-2 Practice

Front

What causes Kirsti to harbor less fear than her sister?

Back

She's young and she's used to the soldiers.

Front

Which evidence would prove that Kirsti is unbothered by the soldiers?

Back

"He'll remember my face, Mama. He said I was pretty!"

Front

Who was the leader of Denmark four years ago?

Back

King Christian

Front

What does impassive mean in this sentence: "their faces impassive beneath the metal helmets"?

Back

unchanging

Front

What event caused the mood to shift from joyful to somber in chapter 1?

Back

the soldiers stopping the girls

Front

What is the significance of soldiers in the story?

Back

They represent the oppression and fear during the Nazi occupation.

Front

How does Annemarie's perspective on the soldiers differ from Kirsti's?

Back

Annemarie feels fear and concern, while Kirsti is more naive and carefree.

Front

What does the term 'Copenhagen' refer to in the story?

Back

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark where the story takes place.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Number the Stars'?

Back

The main theme is bravery in the face of danger and the importance of family.

Front

How does the author create a sense of tension in the first two chapters?

Back

Through the presence of soldiers and the characters' reactions to them.