Exploring Chapter 17 and the Afterword of Number the Stars

The video covers the final chapter of 'Number the Stars', highlighting the end of the war in Denmark, the joy of freedom, and the sacrifices made by resistance members like Peter Nielsen. It reveals the truth about Liza's involvement in the resistance and the significance of Ellen's necklace. The author provides an afterword explaining the blend of fact and fiction in the story, emphasizing the courage and integrity of the Danish people during German occupation.

What event marks the beginning of the narrative?

• Annemarie's birthday

• The end of the war in Copenhagen

• The start of the war

• A family reunion

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How did the Danish people react to the end of the war?

• With indifference

• With celebration

• With sadness

• With anger

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Who was Peter Nielsen in relation to Annemarie?

• Her uncle

• A family friend

• Her brother

• Her cousin

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What tragic event is recalled during the celebration?

• The fall of the Danish government

• The execution of Peter Nielsen

• The bombing of Copenhagen

• The loss of Danish independence

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Annemarie find in the pocket of the yellow dress?

• A photograph

• A map

• A letter

• A Star of David necklace

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the Star of David necklace symbolize in the story?

• Loss

• Hope

• Fear

• Betrayal

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What was the primary role of the Danish resistance during WWII?

• To save Jews by smuggling them to Sweden

• To gather intelligence

• To fight on the front lines

• To spread propaganda

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What inspired the author to create the character of Annemarie?

• Imaginary tales

• Stories from a friend

• Personal experiences

• Historical documents

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What factual event does the author clarify about the Danish King during WWII?

• He joined the resistance

• He rode unguarded to greet his people

• He was captured by the Germans

• He fled the country

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What unique method did the Swedish scientists develop to aid the escape of Jews?

• Invisible ink maps

• Fake German uniforms

• A special kind of boat

• A powder that numbed police dogs' sense of smell

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2