CHAPTER 7-10 NUMBER THE STARS

Why does Mrs. Johansen ask the girls if they saw anyone while playing near the shore?

• Mrs. Johansen is afraid of the Nazi soldiers finding Ellen.

• Ellen and Annemarie saw a man on a boat.

• Mrs. Johansen is afraid of the water.

Why does the Nazi soldier want to open the casket?

• To say good-bye to Aunt Birte

• To scare the family

• To check if there is a dead person inside.

Why is Annemarie surprised that there will be a funeral for Great-aunt Birte?

• Great-aunt Birte was very young.

• Great-aunt Birte was her favorite aunt.

• Great-aunt Birte is not real!

What does Annemarie learn about bravery from her conversation with Uncle Henrik?

• People must lie to protect their friends and family.

• People must ONLY protect their own family NOT friends.

• Uncle Henrik is afraid of the Nazis.

Why did the Nazi soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house?

• To visit the funeral.

• To say goodbye to Aunt Birte.

• To investigate why there are so many people.

Why is Sweden important in World War 2?

• Sweden is the home of all the Nazi soldiers.

• Sweden is a safe country because they are neutral in the war.

• Sweden is a dangerous place for Jewish people.

What does Sweden symbolize?

• Sweden symbolizes fear, despair, and confusion

• Sweden symbolizes death, destruction, and war.

• Sweden symbolizes hope, freedom, and liberty.

Why did Ellen make a sharp cry when she went outside with Henrik?

• Ellen learns that her parents died.

• Ellen is captured by the Nazi soldiers.

• Ellen is happy that her parents are back!

Who are the people in the funeral?

• Jewish people who are hiding from Nazis.

• Strangers who like to go to funerals.

• Family of Annemarie

• Nazi soldiers

Why is Annemarie so happy to have oatmeal, milk, cream, and butter at breakfast?

• These are not available in Copenhagen.

• These are Annemarie's favorite foods.

• These are new foods in Copenhagen.