Chapter 3 Vocab - Number the Stars

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

• Walked slowly
• Ran quickly
• Skipped happily
• Moved carefully

Answer explanation

Kirsti often walked slowly behind Annemarie and Ellen.

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

• Given in small portions
• Thrown away
• Baked in an oven
• Forgotten

Answer explanation

Electricity was limited due to wartime conditions.

What is the meaning of the word "tidying" as used in the chapter?

• Cleaning up
• Cooking food
• Playing outside
• Reading a book

Answer explanation

Annemarie and her mother worked together to clean the bedroom.

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

• Moved quickly
• Acted with confidence
• Paused before doing or saying something
• Felt angry

Answer explanation

Annemarie paused before mentioning Lise, unsure of her mother's reaction.

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

• With pride or arrogance
• In a shy way
• In a confused way
• In a sorrowful way

Answer explanation

Kirsti denies wetting the bed in a proud manner.

What are "kroner" in the chapter?

• A type of cookie
• German soldiers
• Danish money
• A kind of potato

Answer explanation

Annemarie's mother gives her money to buy a button.

What's the meaning of the word "sarcastically" as used in the chapter?

• In a kind and gentle way
• In a mocking or bitter way
• In a serious way
• Sadly and quietly

Answer explanation

Annemarie makes a mocking comment about Kirsti's cupcake idea.

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

• Bored
• Amused
• Focused on a task
• Having one's attention diverted

Answer explanation

Mama seems troubled by the closed button shop, thinking of something else.

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

• Feeling angry
• Feeling confused
• Feeling happy
• Feeling confident

Answer explanation

Annemarie couldn't understand why Mama would leave to see Mrs. Rosen.

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

• A type of punishment
• An official rule about being out at night
• A kind of illness
• A celebration

Answer explanation

It was dangerous for Peter to visit late at night due to the restrictions.