Number the Stars Comprehension Quiz 1

Kirsti’s reaction to the soldiers on the street corner is different from Ellen’s reaction. How are they different?

• Kirsti is scared and shy, while Ellen is curious.

• Kirsti is shy, while Ellen is happy.

• Kirsti is indifferent or unaffected, while Ellen is scared.

• Kirsti is angry, while Ellen is energetic.

What did Papa give to the soldiers to prove that Ellen was his daughter?

• Ellen's baby picture

• A photograph of Lise

• A letter

• A necklace

What was Ellen’s father’s job?

• Soldier

• Button shop owner

• Teacher

• Farmer

On the day that Ellen’s family went into hiding, the Jews were celebrating which holiday?

• Jewish New Year

• Christmas

• Independence Day

What happened to Annemarie's sister, Lise?

• She left the city and was hiding with a family.

• She died in a car accident.

• She was a nurse in the war.

• She married Peter.

What was the name of Anne-Marie's best friend?

• Kirsti

• Mama

• Ellen

• Lise

Which of the following is TRUE about King Christian?

• He rode a horse named Jubilee through the streets of Denmark.

• The people of Denmark did NOT like the King.

• He was always followed by many body guards on his rides.

• He sent the Danish naval fleet and people to fight the Nazis when they invaded Denmark.

What present did Peter bring to Annemarie?

• A book

• A new yellow dress

• Some candy

• A seashell

Kirsti did not like her green, fish shoes. What kind of solution did Ellen have for the problem?

• Ellen said that she would give Kirsti her shoes.

• Ellen convinced Kirsti to be happy that she had shoes.

• Ellen offered to paint the shoes black.

• Ellen agreed to look at school for some new shoes.

Why did the Danes (Danish) people destroy their own naval ships in the harbor?

• So that the Germans could not take the ships for their own use.

• For the King's birthday celebration.

• To show their support for the approaching German army.