Number the Stars Chapters 1-10

Front

What animal has Annemarie nicknamed one of the German soldiers on the street corner?

Back

Giraffe

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Why was Mrs. Hirsch's button shop closed?

Back

Mrs. Hirsch was Jewish.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who brings the illegal newspaper to Annemarie's parents?

Back

Peter Neilsen.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the casket at Uncle Henrik's house filled with?

Back

Warm clothes and blankets.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who is Ellen pretending to be when the soldiers come?

Back

Annemarie's dead sister.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does the term 'illegal newspaper' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

A newspaper that is published without government permission, often to spread information against the occupying forces.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Front

What is the significance of the character Peter Neilsen in the story?

Back

He is a member of the resistance and helps Annemarie's family.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How does Annemarie show bravery in the story?

Back

She helps protect her friend Ellen and faces the soldiers.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does the casket symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes hope and the effort to protect those in danger.

Front

What role does the Johansen family play in Ellen's life?

Back

They act as her protectors and family during the Nazi occupation.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3