Number the Stars Chapters 8-12

Why was Great Aunt Birte's death puzzling to Annemarie?

• She didn't have a Great Aunt Birte

• She though Great Aunt Birte died last winter

• She just had tea with Great Aunt Birte last week

• Great Aunt Birte was on vacation

Why did Annemaries's mother and uncle lie to her?

• They did like telling her the truth

• They didn't think she could handle the truth

• They always lie to Annemarie

• Because they wanted to help her to be brave by not telling her everything.

Who did Peter bring with him to Uncle Henrik's for the funeral?

• The rabbi

• Kirsti

• Mr. and Mrs. Rosen

• His pet dog

Who came to the house during the funeral?

• The soldiers

• The fisherman

• Investment bankers

• Funeral director

Why didn't the soldiers want Mama to open the casket?

• They didn't trust her

• They wanted to oped it themselves

• Mama told them that Aunt Birte died of Typhus

• They wanted Peter to open it

What was inside the casket?

• Great Aunt Birte

• Fishing Gear

• Breads and Cakes

• Blankets and clothes

Why did the people need clothes and blankets?

• They liked to look fashionable

• To keep warm while they traveled across the sea to Sweden

• To pass out to other Jews as they traveled

• To fold to pass the time as they traveled

How long did Annemarie think her mother would be gone when she left the house?

• Two days

• One week

• One hour

• Two weeks

In chapter 12, why was Annemarie worried when she woke up?

• She did not know where Ellen was

• She forgot to feed the kitten

• Her mother hadn't returned and it was getting light outside

• Her father called and didn't know where to find the family

In chapter 12, what did Annemarie see on the trail outside?

• Her mother in a heap

• Ellen running towards her

• Peter had broken his arm

• Uncle Henrik asleep on a tree stump