Number the Stars Chapter 1-4

“Ellen hesitated, then nodded and shifted her own rucksack of books against her shoulders.” (pg. 1)

What is the best synonym for rucksack?

• race

• pigtails

• backpacks

• books

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the following sentences from page 3.

Three years, Annemarie thought with contempt. Three years they've been in our country and they still can't speak our language.

What does this excerpt tell you about Annemarie?

• Annemarie is a good student at school.

• Annemarie hates the soldiers for their ignorance

• Annemarie is sad the soldiers can't learn Danish.

• Annemarie is pleased the soldiers have been in her country for so many years.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What word best describes Kirsti's character?

• mature

• innocent

• considerate

• nervous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

All of the following are examples of luxuries that the Danish people have not had since the start of the war except

• coffee

• butter

• leather

• potatoes

Peter says to Annemarie, "You're all legs!" (pg. 23)

What is the meaning of this idiom?

• She is tall and has long legs

• She has extra legs

• She is clumsy

• She can run really fast

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What would the Danish people do for their king, King Christian?

• Vote for him.

• Disagree with him.

• Die for him.

• Overthrow him.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following correctly lists the events of the story in chronological order?

• 1. Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop closes

  2. The “Giraffe” tells the girls not to run

  3. The Johansen’s agree to hide Ellen

  4. Annemarie tells Kirsti a fairytale

• 1. Annemarie tells Kirsti a fairytale

  2. The “Giraffe” tells the girls not to run

  3. The Johansen’s agree to hide Ellen.

  4. Mrs. Hirsh’s button shop closes

• 1. The Johansen’s agree to hide Ellen

  2. Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop closes

  3. The “Giraffe” tells the girls not to run

  4. Annemarie tells Kirsti a fairytale

• 1. The “Giraffe” tells the girls not to run

  2. Annemarie tells Kirsti a fairytale

  3. Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop closes

  4. The Johansen’s agree to hide Ellen

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why is the destruction of their own naval fleet (ships) a source of pride to the Danish people?

• It showed the Germans they wouldn't be taken over without a fight.

• It was a beautiful fireworks display for the children.

• It kept the Nazi soldiers out of their country.

• It showed that King Christian was strong and powerful as ever.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Annemarie tries not to mention her older sister Lise in front her parents because they will be upset. What does this tell you about Annemarie’s character?

• She is afraid of her parents.

• She is shy.

• She is emotionally distraught.

• She is considerate of others.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of narration is this story told in?

• 2nd person

• 1st person

• 3rd person limited (sees one or two)

• 3rd person omniscient (sees all)

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.8.6