Number the Stars Reading Comprehension Quiz Ch. 6-11

Papa was using a secret code when he said there were a lot of cigarettes. This meant_____.

• there were a lot of Jewish people

• some stores had hidden cigars

• if you had a lot of money you could buy cigarettes

Mama's warning for the girls was ____________.

• for Ellen not to wear her necklace

• that the animals might bite

• not to speak to anyone

• to stay out of the ocean

Mama and the girls felt ______________ as they travelled by ______________ to Uncle Henrik's farmhouse .

• sad / car

• scared / boat

• brave / bus

• excited / train

Why was Henrik sleeping on the boat?

• Henrik had to guard the fish.

• Henrik didn't want the soldiers to get on his boat

• Henrik would be leaving early in the morning.

Annemarie thought _______________ when she heard of Great-aunt Birte's death.

• that everyone would start crying

• that Mama would be very sad

• that Great-aunt Birte didn't really exist

• that Papa should have come to the burial

What question did Uncle Henrik ask Annemarie?

• Do you like the soldiers?

• Are you brave?

• Is Papa coming?

• Do you want a glass of milk?

Mama and Uncle Henrik lied to Annemarie ______________.

• so she wouldn't be sad about her aunt's death

• so she wouldn't be afraid

• so she wouldn't get sick with Typhus

What happened during the night?

• Ellen's parents came to Uncle Henrik's house.

• Everyone brought food for a large meal.

• Everyone went to bed in the three bedrooms.

Why did the soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house?

• The soldiers saw that a large number of people had gathered.

• The soldiers heard about Great-aunt Birte's death.

• The soldiers wanted to talk to Uncle Henrik about using his boat.

• The soldiers came to collect apples and butter.

What did Mama say to keep the soldiers from opening the casket?

• Aunt Birte's spirit was bad.

• Aunt Birte had been burned, and she didn't want people to see her.

• It was a custom to keep the casket closed.

• Aunt Birte had typhus.