Number the Stars Chapters 1-6

Where does Annemarie live in Number the Stars?

• Sweden

• Buffalo

• Germany

• Denmark

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Around what year does Number the Stars take place?

• 2023

• 1975

• 1943

• 1862

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What is the conflict in Number the Stars?

• The dislike going to school

• They don't own a horse

• Some people are in danger because they are Jewish

• There is a natural disaster

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What does Papa reveal about how King Christian X stays safe?

• He does not come out in public

• The FBI protects him

• He sailed to another country

• All of Denmark is his bodyguard

What does the word "rationed" mean?

• Limited, or a fixed amount, like the sugar Mama hasn't had for cupcakes.

• It is an expensive item, like Ellen's necklace.

• It is another word for the horse food King Christian X uses.

• The speed at which the train is traveling that Mama and the girls are on.

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What do Annemarie and Ellen discover that the Nazi are doing around Copenhagen?

• Baking goods to give to people

• Closing down businesses of Jewish community members

• Performing music for the community

• Closing down the schools so that children cannot learn.

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After hearing about Mrs. Hirsch's shop closing, how does Annemarie feel about the Jews of Denmark?

• She feels the Jews should surrender to the Germans solider.

• She feels the Jews should move to the other side of town, away from the community.

• She feels that Denmark's citizens should unite to protect the Jews, even if is is dangerous.

• She feels indifferent, and does not have any feelings about the Jews.

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In chapter 4, Kirsti remembers the "fireworks for her birthday." What does Annemarie reveal about the "fireworks?"

• The King of Denmark blew up his own Naval fleet.

• The German soldier were celebrating on vacation in Denmark.

• It was the 4th of July.

• The Germans blew up the Danish Naval fleet.

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Annemarie's little sister, Kirsti is not scared of the war for all of the following reasons EXCEPT?

• Kirsti wears a disguise.

• Her parents don't tell her the more scary things that are occurring.

• The Nazi soldiers said she was pretty and found her funny.

• The war started when she was a baby and is normal for her.

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Which statement best describes Peter Neilsen?

• He is part of the Danish Resistance movement and was Lise's fiancé.

• He joined the German soldiers and became a Nazi.

• He cause the accident that killed Lise.

• He is next in line to be King.

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