Number the Stars - Short Story

This story is set in ________________________

• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Paris, France
• San Antonio, Texas
• Brussels, Germany

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What war is going on during the story?

• The American Revolution

• The French and Indian War

• World War I

• World War II

What is the genre of Number the Stars?

• science fiction
• drama
• historical fiction
• nonfiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the setting influence the plot of the story?

• The soldiers give the story a realistic, modern feeling
• The historical facts of Nazi occupation force the action as characters overcome the challenges 
• The setting does not impact the plot
• The rural setting makes for a peaceful story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What did Annemarie learn about bravery from Uncle Henrik?

• It is sometimes easier to be brave if you do not know all of the details.

• He does not consider himself brave because he never moved away from the farm.

• It is not a brave act to hide instead of doing something about the problem.

• He is very brave because he fought in the war.

  B.

Which of the following is Annemarie's sister?

• Kirsti
• Lois
• Ellen
• Sally

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which word best describes how Annemarie feels about being stopped by the German soldiers?

• frightened
• apprehensive
• apathetic
• lackadaisical

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

This group of people fought against the Nazis in Denmark.

• The police
• The firefighters
• The Resistance
• King Christian

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the special handkerchief do?

• It makes the dogs hungry because it smells like food.

• It ruins the dogs' sense of smell.

• It is used for people to blow their nose.

• It disguises the smell of food with human blood.

Where was Uncle Henrik taking the Jewish people he was helping?

• Germany

• Sweden

• The United States

• England