Number the Stars

What does the word occupying mean?

• abandoning

• controlling

• dividing

• establishing

What does the word subsided mean?

• decreased

• moved

• spread

• started

What does the word scornfully mean?

• admiringly

• disrespectfully

• secretly

• truthfully

What does the word warily mean?

• cautiously

• confidently

• silently

What does the word strident mean?

• calm

• electronic

• exciting

• harsh

What does the word speculated mean

• guessed

• knew

• remembered

• understood

What happens when Annemarie's mother realizes that an important packet was not delivered?

• Annemarie learns to milk the cow.

• The Rosens must go live in Sweden.

• Annemarie has to deliver a basket to Uncle Henrik.

• Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie about the handkerchiefs.

Which words best describe Annemarie when the soldiers first stop her? 

• meek and polite

• nervous and tearful

• friendly and talkative

• rude and disrespectful

Annemarie cries when the soldier discovers the packet in her basket because she is

• worried about her mother's broken ankle.

• pretending to be upset to distract the soldiers.

• hurt that the soldiers are making fun of the food.

• afraid that the soldiers' dogs will eat the food meant for her uncle.

Why does Annemarie try to milk the cow by herself? 

• She wants to impress Kirsti.

• There is no one else at home to do it.

• She wants to take on more responsibility.

• Uncle Henrik has just given her a milking lesson.