Annemarie's Courage and Community

In this chapter of 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry, Annemarie and her family navigate life in Copenhagen during the German occupation. As they adapt to the challenges of rationing and curfews, they discover that a local shop run by a Jewish family has been closed. This event raises concerns about the safety of their Jewish friends, the Rosens. Peter, a family friend, visits and shares news about the German orders affecting Jewish businesses. Annemarie reflects on the courage needed to protect their friends and the role of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

What route do Annemarie and Ellen take to school?

• The shortest path

• The longer way to avoid soldiers

• Through the park

• By bicycle

Why do the Johansens use a stove for heating?

• They prefer it over central heating

• There is no fuel for central heating

• They like the aesthetic

• It is more economical

What do Annemarie and Ellen find at Mrs. Hirsch's shop?

• It is closed with a new padlock

• It is open and busy

• It has a sale going on

• It is under renovation

What do Annemarie and Ellen speculate about Mrs. Hirsch?

• She is sick

• She is on vacation

• She changed her business

• She moved to another city

What concerns Annemarie's mother about the shop?

• The shop's location

• The sign in German

• The shop's prices

• The shop's cleanliness

What does Peter bring for Annemarie and Kirsty?

• Toys

• Candy

• Seashells

• Books

What news does Peter share with the Johansens?

• The war is over

• Stores run by Jews are being closed

• There is a new school opening

• The weather is improving

What realization does Annemarie have about the Rosens?

• They are moving away

• They are related to her

• They are Jewish

• They are opening a new shop

What does Annemarie reflect on regarding courage?

• It is something she lacks

• It is not necessary in real life

• It is required to protect the Jewish community

• It is only needed in fairy tales