Number the Stars Trivia Chapters 7-12

Describe Uncle Henrik's house.

• Big apartment in Copenhagen that is two stories tall

• Little red roofed farmhouse with a crooked chimney

• One room house with a giant window

• An apartment by the sea across from Sweden

Why is Ellen's mother afraid of the sea?

• She said it was too big and too cold

• She said the water makes her sea sick

• She said she didn't know how to swim

• She said that the sea isn't safe

What country could the girls see when they look across the water?

• Denmark

• Germany

• Sweden

• Holland

Who did Mrs. Johansen say the girls needed to stay away from while at Uncle Henrik's?

• soldiers

• Peter

• anyone

• cats and cows

Who did Mama and Uncle Henrik say died?

• Great Uncle Botie

• Great Uncle Peter

• Great Aunt Trudie

• Great Aunt Bertie

What two items are the girls having for breakfast that is not available back at home.

• oatmeal and cream

• butter and sugar

• water and coffee

• cupcakes and milk

Why does Mrs. Johansen think Henrik needs a wife?

• He doesn't know how to cook.

• He needs someone to keep his house clean.

• He needs someone to help hi find his fishing boat.

• He is lonely.

What does Henrik mean when he says, "Tomorrow is a day for fishing"?

• The weather has kept Henrik from fishing.

• This is a code for something that is going to happen.

• Henrik wants to take the girls fishing.

• Henrik wants to catch enough fish for dinner.

What question did Uncle Henrik ask Annemarie?

• Where is Ellen's parents?

• Would you like a glass of milk?

• Did you milk the cow?

• Are you brave?

Mama and Uncle Henrik lied to Annemarie______

• to help her be brave

• because they told lies all the time

• so she wouldn't tell the truth to the soldiers

• because they wanted to make her mad