Number of Stars

Which of the following is the climax of "Number the Stars"?
Use text evidence and schema to find the correct answer.

• Annemarie finds Mrs. Johansen collapsed outside of Uncle Henrick's house.  They realize the rest of the group dropped an important package. Annemarie braves the forest to deliver the secret passage to the boat so they can smuggle people across. 

• Annemarie slaps a Nazi soldier and is in danger of being killed. 

• Kirsti tells the German soldier on the train that it is Ellen's New Year, letting him know she was Jewish. 

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'Number the Stars'?

• Courage and friendship in the face of danger

• The importance of wealth and status

• The inevitability of fate

• The power of technology

In 'Number the Stars', what does the Star of David symbolize?

• Hope and freedom

• Wealth and prosperity

• Fear and oppression

• Love and friendship

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the stars were like diamonds in the sky'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which character in 'Number the Stars' is known for their bravery?

• Annemarie Johansen

• Peter Neilsen

• Kirsti Johansen

• Ellen Rosen

What is the setting of 'Number the Stars'?

• World War II Denmark

• Ancient Greece

• Medieval England

• Modern-day America

How does the author use foreshadowing in 'Number the Stars'?

• By hinting at future events through subtle clues

• By revealing the ending at the beginning

• By using flashbacks

• By changing the narrative perspective

What is the significance of the handkerchief in 'Number the Stars'?

• It contains a special chemical to protect the Jews

• It is a family heirloom

• It is a symbol of friendship

• It is used to signal danger

Which of the following is a major conflict in 'Number the Stars'?

• The struggle between the Danish Resistance and the Nazis

• A love triangle between the main characters

• A rivalry between two families

• A quest for hidden treasure

What role does Uncle Henrik play in 'Number the Stars'?

• He helps smuggle Jews to safety

• He is a German soldier

• He is a school teacher

• He is a shopkeeper