Exploring Chapters 8 & 9 of Number the Stars

What does Ann Marie notice in the kitchen that reminds her of better times?

• A picture of cream on the table

• A new set of dishes

• A basket of fresh fruits

• A bouquet of wildflowers

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does Ann Marie do when she first wakes up?

• Goes back to sleep

• Listens to the birds

• Checks on Ellen

• Makes breakfast

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is Henrik's daily contribution to the family in Copenhagen?

• He sends vegetables

• He sends cheese

• He sends fresh meat

• He sends bread

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What animal does Kirsty try to feed water to?

• A mouse

• A kitten

• A puppy

• A bird

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Mama scold Henrik when he returns home?

• For not cleaning the house

• For not having a job

• For needing a wife

• For arriving late

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Henrik joke about needing?

• A new boat

• A vacation

• A bigger farm

• A wife

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What confuses Ann Marie about the death of Great-Aunt Birdie?

• She never met her

• She heard she was living abroad

• She doesn't remember her from stories

• She thinks it's a joke

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who does Ann Marie think should know about the family secrets?

• The neighbors

• Henrik

• Kirsty

• Ellen

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the real reason behind the lie about Great-Aunt Birdie?

• To cover up a crime

• To protect Ann Marie

• To prepare for a secret mission

• To surprise the family

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What event is being prepared for under the guise of mourning Great-Aunt Birdie?

• A community gathering

• A wedding

• A birthday party

• A secret meeting

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1