Number the Stars Chapters 8-10-3.0

What does Annemarie realize about Aunt Birte?

• She is very sick and needs help.

• She never existed—her death was part of a plan.

• She was an old friend of Uncle Henrik.

• She is actually Ellen’s mother in disguise.

Why does Mama scold Uncle Henrik when they are alone?

• He didn’t clean the house before they arrived.

• He forgot to bring food for the guests.

• He didn’t tell Annemarie the truth about what was happening.

• He let the German soldiers see Ellen.

What does Uncle Henrik say about being brave?

• Only soldiers can be truly brave.

• Bravery means never feeling afraid.

• It is easier to be brave if you don’t know everything.

• People should never take risks to help others.

What does Henrik tell Annemarie when she asks why the coffin is closed?

• The body inside is badly injured.

• There is no body inside.

• The priest said it must stay closed.

• The German soldiers ordered it to stay shut.

The German soldiers believe that Aunt Birte has died from disease.

• True

• False

Peter helps bring supplies to Uncle Henrik’s house.

• True

• False

Annemarie is scared but begins to understand her family’s secret mission.

• True

• False

What is actually inside the casket at Uncle Henrik’s house?

• A deceased relative

• Blankets and clothes

• Weapons for the resistance

• Food supplies

Why does Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie that she was brave even though she didn’t know everything?

• Because she followed instructions without question

• Because she confronted the soldiers

• Because she helped hide Ellen

• Because she delivered a secret package

How do the adults act differently when the soldiers arrive at Uncle Henrik’s house?

• They become more relaxed

• They act more secretive and cautious

• They start arguing loudly

• They ignore the soldiers completely