Number The Stars - Chapter 1-2

Front

What is the term for protective headgear worn by soldiers?

Back

Helmets

Front

What does it mean to speak in a low, indistinct voice?

Back

Murmured

Front

Where do Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti live in the beginning of the novel?

Back

Copenhagen, Denmark

Front

What is the term for talking a lot?

Back

Chattering

Front

What is the term for a sad face?

Back

Pout

Front

What does 'trudged' mean?

Back

To walk slowly and with heavy steps.

Front

What does 'sneering' imply?

Back

To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'Number the Stars'?

Back

It reflects the historical context of World War II and the impact on the characters' lives.

Front

What does the term 'hoodlums' refer to?

Back

Young people who engage in criminal or delinquent behavior.

Front

What is the meaning of 'trembled'?

Back

To shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear or anxiety.