Number the Stars Last Chapter

Why were there blankets and warm clothes in the casket?

• To keep the people on the boat warm when they were traveling to Sweden.

• To cover up a dead body.

• To give the Johansen's blankets for the winter since they didn't have electricity.

• To give to the German soldiers.

Where were the Rosens and the other people at Uncle Henrik's going?

• They were going to hide out in the woods until the war was over.

• They were going on Uncle Henrik's boat to sneak to Sweden since it was a neutral country.

• They were going to the synagogue to get the list of Jewish people before the soldiers got it.

• They were going to stay in the basement until the war was over.

What did Peter give the baby and why?

• He gave him a bottle of milk so he wouldn't cry because he was hungry.

• He gave him some cough medicine because he was sick.

• He gave him sleeping medicine so that he wouldn't cry when they were trying to sail to Sweden.

• He gave him a pacifier to keep him quiet.

How did Annemarie pass the time while waiting for her mother?

• She cried and called her Papa to talk until her mom got back.

• She went out in the woods and watched the birds while she waited for Mama.

• She followed them to the boat and back.

• She visualized her mother and the others going through the woods so she would know about how long it would take for her mom to get back.

What did Annemarie mean when the author wrote, "It was harder for the ones who were waiting, Annemarie knew. Less dangerous, perhaps, but more fear.”

• The events were unknown to the people who were waiting, so they were left to make up scenarios in their minds, which were usually worse than what was really happening.

• The ones waiting would have to tell the soldiers lies and possibly get taken away.

• The ones waiting were very bored because they were just sitting at home with nothing to do.

• The people who were gone didn't have to go through any dangerous situations, but the ones waiting at home did.

Why did Annemarie have to run to Uncle Henrik's boat?

• She forgot to give him his lunch.

• She needed to give him the important package that Mr. Rosen had dropped on the doorstep.

• She needed to give him medicine for the baby.

• She needed to tell Ellen goodbye one last time.

Why did Annemarie's mom tell her to act like, "a silly little girl"?

• Silly little girls cry and the soldiers don't want to talk to girls that cry.

• Silly little girls have attitude and the soldiers just laugh at them.

• Silly little girls wouldn't be trusted with dangerous information. Soldiers wouldn't be suspicious of a silly little girl.

• Silly little girls like to make up stories.

Why did Annemarie think about Little Red Riding Hood when she was running to Uncle Henrik's boat?

• She was scared of seeing a wolf in the woods, just like Little Red Riding Hood.

• She was hoping to see her grandma when she got to the boat.

• She had on a red hoodie that reminded her of the story.

• She was running through the woods with a basket of food, just like Little Red Riding Hood.

What was in the package that was so important?

• A handkerchief

• A loaf of bread

• A piece of cheese

• An apple

Where were all the people when Annemarie got to the boat?

• They were in another person's boat.

• They were in a hidden compartment underneath the boat.

• They were hiding in the water.

• They were already in Sweden.