Chapter 1 Vocab - Number the Stars

What does the word "outdistanced" mean in the chapter?

• Ran slower than
• Ran faster than
• Tripped and fell behind
• Ran alongside

Answer explanation

Annemarie ran faster than Ellen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "stern" mean in the chapter?

• Friendly and kind
• Serious and strict
• Nervous and scared
• Surprised and startled

Answer explanation

The soldier's voice was harsh and strict.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "plodding" mean in the chapter?

• Walking quickly
• Skipping happily
• Walking slowly
• Dancing playfully

Answer explanation

Kirsti was walking slowly behind the girls.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "contempt" mean in the chapter?

• Dislike and disrespect
• Admiration and respect
• Fear and uncertainty
• Pity and sadness

Answer explanation

Annemarie felt dislike for the soldiers who had been in her country for so long.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "prodded" mean in the chapter?

• Pulled gently
• Poked or jabbed
• Waved around
• Examined carefully

Answer explanation

The soldier poked Annemarie's backpack with his rifle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "sneered" mean in the chapter?

• Smiled politely
• Smiled mischievously
• Laughed openly
• Smiled in a mocking way

Answer explanation

The soldier seemed to be mocking Annemarie when he asked if she was a good student.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "defiantly" mean in the chapter?

• With obedience and respect
• With fear and sadness
• With pride and fearlessness
• With shyness and embarrassment

Answer explanation

Kirsti refused the soldier's hand with a sense of pride and courage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "obstinate" mean in the chapter?

• Stubborn and determined
• Cheerful and playful
• Tired and whining
• Scared and anxious

Answer explanation

Kirsti's stubbornness sometimes made it difficult to get her to cooperate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "hoodlums" mean in the chapter?

• Friends
• Soldiers
• Troublesome young people
• Athletes

Answer explanation

The soldier warned the girls not to run to avoid looking like troublemakers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "scurried" mean in the chapter?

• Marched with purpose
• Ran quickly
• Stumbled and fell
• Walked slowly

Answer explanation

Kirsti ran ahead of them through the apartment building door.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4