Number the Stars Ch. 1-4 Comprehension

What happened to Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti on their way home from school?

• They got ice cream from the store on the corner.

• They were racing until the soldiers stopped them.

• Ellen was scared of the soldier and tried to hide in the alley.

What is De Frie Danske? Who brought it and why?

• It is a newspaper. Mr. Rosen gave it to their neightbors to show them an important article about new rules.

• It is a newspaper. Peter brought it to inform Annemarie's parents on what's going on.

Who are the Resistance fighters?

• They are Danish people who fight for the king.

• German soldiers

• A group of Americans that are against the things happening to the Danes.

Who is Lise?

What happened to Lise?

• She moved away to college.

• She died working on a mission for the Resistance Fighters.

• She has been hiding in Sweden.

What religion do the Rosens practice? Why is it a problem?

• Catholic. They aren't following the laws/rules of the Germans.

• Jewish. They aren't working hard enough.

• Jewish. They are taking Jews away.

What was wrong with Kirsti's new shoes? How was the problem solved?

• They were green. The Rosens painted them black.

• They were brown. Her mom took her to get a pair that she liked.

Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie?

• She needs to be protected from the soldiers that are taking the Jews away.

• They are best friends and want to have sleep over.

• Ellen's mom has to work the night shift and her Dad is visiting family.