Number the Stars Chapter 7 & 8

How did Ellen feel about being close to the sea for the first time?

• Excited and curious

• Afraid and anxious

• Bored and unintresed

• Sad and lonely

What did Mama warn Annemarie and Ellen about?

• Swimming in cold sea water

• Talking to strangers in the meadow

• Eating too many apples from the tree.

• Staying away from people while they were there.

What did Annemarie promise to do with Ellen's necklace?

• Wear it yourself.

• Hide it in a safe place.

• Throw it away.

• Give it back to Ellen's parents.

What did Annemarie notice about the atmosphere in the house?

• It was filled with laughter.

• It was quiet and serious.

• It was noisy and chaotic.

• It was cold and drafty

Why did Annemarie try to be quiet while getting dressed in the morning?

• She didn't want to wake up Ellen.

• She was trying to avoid chores.

• She wanted to surprise her sister.

• She was afraid of the soldiers.

What did Kristi name the kitten and why?

• Thunder, because it was loud.

• Thor, after the God of Thunder

• Lightning, because it was fast.

• Rain, because it was wet.

What was Mama doing while Uncle Henrik and Annemarie talked on the steps?

• Dusting the furntiture.

• Washing the dishes

• Sweeping the floor

• Beating the rugs

Why did Uncle Henrik sat he would be staying on the boat all night?

• He wanted to catch more fish.

• He needed to repair the boat.

• He was preparing for a funeral.

• He wanted to watch the stars.

What was the "sad event" Uncle Henrik mentioned?

• A birth in the family.

• A wedding anniversary

• A death in the family.

• A farewell party.

Why was Annemarie confused about the news of Great-aunt Birte's death?

• She didn't believe it was true.

• She had never heard of Great-aunt Birte before.

• She thought it was a joke.

• She was expecting a different relative to visit.