Number the Stars

In chapter 1 "Why Are You Running?" why were Annemarie and Ellen running?

• They were being chased by a dog.

• They were going to be late for school.

• They were practicing for a race.

• They were running from the soldiers.

What is Annemarie's relationship to Ellen?

• They are best friends.

• They are close cousins.

• They are sisters.

• Annemarie is Ellen's mom.

What is the setting of the story?

• Germany

• Russia

• Denmark

• Sweden

What nickname did Annemarie and Ellen give the soldier?

• Big foot

• Long neck

• Lama

• Giraffe

When the Nazi's invaded Denmark they took control of what food the citizens were allowed to eat. Which food did Kirsti wish for?

• bread

• cupcake

• icecream

• butter

If the United States was ever invaded and the food we ate was controlled, what would you wish for the most?

• bread

• cupcake

• icecream

• butter

In the story when Annemarie and Ellen were racing it said "Laughing, she skirted an elderly lady in black who carried a shopping bag made of string. What does the word skirted mean?

• To push

• To wear a skirt

• to pass by

• to wave at

Who were the Resistance fighters?

• German Soldiers

• Russian people

• The Nazis

• Danish people

Who is Mrs. Rosen?

• Kirstie's mother

• Annemarie's mother

• Ellen's mother

• Ellen's aunt

Who did the German soldier say Kirstie reminded him of?

• His niece

• His daughter

• His mother

• His little sister