Exploring Number the Stars: Chapters 1 & 2

What reason does Ellen give for not wanting to race Annemarie?

• She was tired

• Her legs are shorter

• She didn't feel well

• She prefers walking

What do the girls discuss as they race?

• School homework

• Plans for the weekend

• The upcoming athletic meet

• Their favorite books

What language did the soldiers struggle with, according to Annemarie?

• English

• Swedish

• German

• Danish

How did the soldiers react to Christie's defiance?

• They were angry

• They laughed

• They ignored her

• They were confused

What advice do the soldiers give to the girls after questioning them?

• To avoid talking to strangers

• To keep running

• To study hard

• To walk instead of run

What does Mrs. Johansen do after hearing about the encounter with the soldiers?

• She calls the police

• She laughs it off

• She scolds the girls

• She looks worried and talks to Mrs. Rosen

What does Mrs. Rosen suggest the girls do differently after their encounter with the soldiers?

• Carry identification

• Run faster next time

• Stop talking to strangers

• Change their route to school

What fairytale does Christie want to hear from Annemarie?

• The Little Mermaid

• The Princess and the Pea

• The one with a king and queen

• Cinderella

How did the Danish people feel about King Christian X?

• They admired him

• They were indifferent

• They were fearful of him

• They disliked him

What was the boy's response when asked about King Christian X's bodyguard?

• He doesn't need one

• The police protect him

• All of Denmark is his bodyguard

• He has no bodyguard