Exploring Chapter 10 of Number the Stars

Who was observed to be deep in thought during the tense situation in the living room?

• Peter

• Anne-Marie

• Mama

• The old man

What triggered the heightened alertness in the living room?

• A loud noise

• A scream

• A phone call

• The arrival of a car

What was the officers' suspicion about the gathering in the house?

• A conspiracy

• A mourning gathering

• A celebration

• A secret meeting

How did Mama respond when the officer questioned the closed casket?

• She remained silent

• She explained it was due to illness

• She challenged the officer

• She opened the casket immediately

What was Anne-Marie's reaction when questioned by the officer?

• She ran away

• She cried

• She confessed

• She lied

What did Peter do to calm the room after the officers left?

• He turned on the radio

• He told a story

• He read a psalm

• He sang a song

What biblical figure did Peter mention while reading the psalm?

• Moses

• Jeremiah

• David

• Paul

What was Anne-Marie's emotional state during Peter's reading?

• Sad

• Confused

• Calm

• Angry

What action did Peter take before opening the casket?

• He checked outside

• He closed the windows

• He locked the doors

• He turned off the lights

What was the final action taken in the scene?

• The casket was locked

• The casket was opened

• The casket was moved

• The casket was hidden