Chapter 6 Vocab - Number the Stars

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

• Confidently and boldly
• Unsurely and cautiously
• Angrily and with frustration
• Excitedly and impulsively

Answer explanation

The girls smile cautiously, still feeling afraid.

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

• Happily and without hesitation
• Eagerly and enthusiastically
• Unwillingly and hesitantly
• Angrily and defiantly

Answer explanation

Papa agrees that leaving seems dangerous, but he does so unwillingly.

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

• Very frightening
• Confusing and strange
• Easy to understand
• Boring and uninteresting

Answer explanation

Papa's strange conversation on the phone leaves Annemarie confused.

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

• Able to be obtained or used
• Hidden away and difficult to find
• Expensive and hard to afford
• Worn out and unusable

Answer explanation

Papa speaks as if cigarettes are widely available, which isn't true.

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

• A set of secret words or symbols
• An open and obvious message
• A set of difficult instructions
• A list of ingredients

Answer explanation

Papa speaks as if he and Henrik have secret messages for each other.

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

• Became stiff with fear
• Giggled nervously
• Relaxed and became sleepy
• Smiled happily

Answer explanation

Annemarie becomes very nervous as the soldiers approach.

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

• Blocked up with wood for protection
• Jumped off quickly
• Got onto a train or boat
• Waited patiently

Answer explanation

Mama and the girls get onto a train to travel north.

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

• Straightened and made neat
• Changed or twisted into an odd shape
• Covered in dirt and grime
• Made to disappear

Answer explanation

The soldier's face has an odd shape as he tries to dislodge food from his teeth.

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

• Strong attraction and interest
• Dislike and disgust
• Boredom and lack of interest
• Fear and apprehension

Answer explanation

Annemarie watches the soldiers closely even though she's afraid.

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

• To explore with a tool or instrument
• To run away quickly
• To search carefully
• To hide from view

Answer explanation

The soldier tries to remove food from his teeth with his tongue.