Number the Stars chapter 9-10

What is the name of Uncle Henrik's cow?

• Thor

• God of Thunder

• Blossom

• Angus

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What is uncle Henrik's profession?

• Farmer

• Handyman

• Teacher

• Fisherman

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According to uncle Henrik and Annemarie's conversation, why did uncle and her mama lie to Annemarie?

• Because she is too young to understand.

• Because it should only be shared between adults.

• If she had known everything, it would not have been so easy to be brave.

• Because when Annemarie finds out the truth, she will tell Kirsti right away.

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The mourners gathered in the living room did not say anything. Why?

• Because it is originally a Danish tradition that no one speaks when gathered in front of the casket?

• Because they couldn't speak of happier times with Great-aunt Birte when there had never been a Great-aunt Birte at all.

• Because they didn't want to wake the sleeping baby.

• Because Annemarie's mother had asked them to practice silence.

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Why did Nazi officers suddenly appear at Uncle Henrik's house in the middle of the night?

• Because they have observed that an unusual number of people have gathered at the house.

• Because Neighbors reported that they could hear a baby crying outside.

• Because only uncle Henrik's house didn't turn off the lights during curfew.

• Because they've been tracking the bearded old man all the way from Copenhagen.

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How did mama explain to the Nazi officer why unusual member of the people have gathered at the house?

• It is always our custom to gather after milking a cow and share it.

• It is always our custom to gather in one house and share food on the Jewish New Year.

• It is always our custom to gather when one of the family members who lives far away returns.

• It is always our custom to gather and pay our respects when a family member dies.

What seemed odd to the Nazi officer?

• The name of the deceased is not written on the lid of the coffin.

• Everyone in the living room is dressed in black

• they have closed the coffin up so tightly

• A little girl like Annemarie didn't go to bed until this late.

Who hid Ellen's parents and brought them to Uncle Henrik's house?

• Annemarie's papa

• Uncle Henrik

• Bearded old man

• Peter Neilsen

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How did Mama explain to the Nazi officer why the lid of the coffin was closed so tightly?

• Aunt Birte died of typhus, and the doctor said that there was a chance the germs would still be there

• It is a Danish tradition to keep the lid of the coffin tightly closed at midnight.

• Because there is a newborn baby in the living room.

• Aunt Birte made a will to keep the lid on her coffin closed tightly.

Where has the Old Bible always been placed?

• On the mantel

• On the old chair

• On the sofa

• On the table

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