Number the Stars 9-12 Test

When Uncle Henrik talked about going fishing the next day, Annemarie recognized the odd phrase he used. Papa had said the same thing on the telephone. Annemarie wasn’t sure what the words meant, but she knew Uncle Henrik wasn’t really talking about going fishing. She sat under the apple tree and watched her uncle carefully.

Choose the main idea:

• Annemarie knew that her uncle wasn't really talking about fishing.

• Annemarie liked to watch her uncle.

• Uncle Henrik talked just like Annemarie's father did.

• Uncle Henrik was going fishing the next day.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Annemarie had always loved hearing stories about her mother’s childhood. She remembered the names of all the cousins, aunts, and uncles that her mother talked about. But she and never heard of Great-aunt Birte before. She was sure that Great-aunt Birte didn’t really exist.

Choose the main idea:

• Annemarie loved hearing stories about her family.

• Annemarie's mother told wonderful stories.

• Annemarie realized that Great Aunt Birte wasn't a real person.

• Annemarie had many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why does Mama lie to Annemarie?

• She doesn't trust her.

• It is easier to be brave when you don't know everything.

• Annemarie is a traitor.

• She doesn't think Annemarie deserves to know the truth.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What clues tell Annemarie that her Mama and Uncle Henrik are lying to her?

• They leave behind evidence.

• She can tell by the way Mama is acting.

• She has never heard of a Great Aunt Birte.

• Henrik calls Birte by the name of Girte.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the surprise Ellen receives during the funeral of Birte?

• She gets a pink cupcake.

• She gets a new coat.

• She finds seashells at the sea.

• She sees her family.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The officer in charge notes that the casket is closed. Why does this cause suspicion?

• He knows that their custom is to open the casket.

• He has never seen a casket.

• He isn't suspicious.

• He knew Aunt Birte.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does Mama keep the soldiers from opening the casket?

• She sits on top of the casket.

• She makes up a story about Birte having typhus fever.

• She tells him that Birte looks terrible.

• She forces the soldiers to leave the house.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is in the casket?

• There is nothing in the casket.

• Great Aunt Birte

• Blankets and coats for the Jews

• Blocks of wood

Peter gives Mr. Rosen a paper-wrapped package. What is he supposed to do with it?

• Open it himself

• Put it inside of the casket

• Give it to his wife

• Give it to Uncle Henrik

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Where is Henrik taking the Jews?

• Sweden

• Copenhagen

• Germany

• Home

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9