Number the Stars Chapters 9-17

The chapter title is a question: "Why are you lying?" Who asks this question?

• Mrs. Johansen

• Kirsti

• The German soldier

• Annemarie

In this chapter, Annemarie does something that is bold for a 10-year old girl to do. What is it?

• She lies to her friend, Ellen

• She accuses Kirsti of lying

• She milks the cow by herself

• She accuses Uncles Henrik of lying

Uncle Henrik explains that the grown ups are lying because__________. (Pick all the answers that are correct.)

• They love her.

• They want to trick the Germans.

• They want to help her be brave.

• They want to keep Ellen safe.

How many new people have arrived at Henrik's house by the end of the chapter?

• 7

• 3

• 10

• 5

As people arrive for Great-Aunt Birte's funeral, Annemarie notices some unusual things. Choose all the answers that are correct.

• Uncle Henrik is hiding

• No one has brought any food

• No one is talking about happy memories of Birte

• Kirsti is not pestering people about her new shoes

What is the surprise at the end of the chapter?

• Henrik has left for the boat.

• Mr. and Mrs. Rosen arrive

• Mr. Johansen has arrived from Copenhagen.

• Kirsti has not told anyone about Ellen