Chapter 8 Vocab - Number the Stars

What does the phrase "through a haze of dreams" mean in the chapter?

• Feeling confused and sleepy
• Being full of joy
• Feeling sad and upset
• Feeling alert and energetic

Answer explanation

Annemarie wakes up feeling groggy and still tired.

What does the word "important" mean in the chapter?

• Feeling serious about something
• Playing and joking around
• Feeling sad and upset
• Feeling shy and uncertain

Answer explanation

Kirsti acts as if she has a serious job in teaching the kitten.

What does the word "irritated" mean in the chapter?

• Feeling amused and playful
• Feeling annoyed and bothered
• Feeling sad and lonely
• Feeling excited and happy

Answer explanation

The kitten doesn't like having his nose dipped into the water.

What does the word "whiskers" mean in the chapter?

• Short, stiff hairs on a cat's face
• Soft fur covering a cat's body
• Large floppy ears on a cat
• A long thin tail on a cat

Answer explanation

The kitten's whiskers get wet as Kirsti dips his face in the water.

What does the word "munched" mean in the chapter?

• Chewed with a noisy sound
• Licked softly
• Drank with long slurps
• Swallowed quickly

Answer explanation

The cow chews on the grass happily.

What does the word "delight" mean in the chapter?

• Great pleasure or happiness
• Fear and worry
• Sadness and sorrow
• Boredom and lack of interest

Answer explanation

Annemarie feels happy to have oatmeal and cream for breakfast.

What does the word "relocate" mean in the chapter?

• To move someone or something to a new place
• To search for something carefully
• To hide something from view
• To give something back to its owner

Answer explanation

Mama says the soldiers take away farmers' butter, using the word "relocate" ironically.

What does the word "ruefully" mean in the chapter?

• With amusement and humor
• With regret or sadness
• With anger and frustration
• With surprise and excitement

Answer explanation

Mama laughs as she talks about the soldiers taking the butter, but with a hint of sadness.

What does the word "specter" mean in the chapter?

• An image or thought of something frightening
• A happy and joyful memory
• A feeling of great excitement
• A silly and unimportant idea

Answer explanation

In the sunshine, the fear of the soldiers seems far away.

What does the word "gesturing" mean in the chapter?

• Making a hand movement to show something
• Speaking in a loud voice
• Writing something down
• Whispering quietly

Answer explanation

Annemarie points to the pitcher of cream with a smile.