Number the Stars Quiz: Chapters 5-14

Why does Annemarie's family pretend that Ellen is their daughter?

• To protect her from the Nazis

• Because they want a bigger family

• To help her learn Danish

• Because Ellen's parents are away

How does the author describe the atmosphere in Copenhagen during the Nazi occupation?

• Joyful and festive

• Tense and fearful

• Calm and peaceful

• Busy and bustling

What is the significance of the Star of David necklace in the story?

• It is a family heirloom

• It symbolizes Ellen's Jewish identity

• It is a gift from Annemarie

• It is a lucky charm

What role does Uncle Henrik play in the story during these chapters?

• He is a soldier

• He is a fisherman helping the resistance

• He is a teacher

• He is a shopkeeper

Why is it important for Ellen to remove her Star of David necklace?

• To avoid being identified as Jewish

• To keep it safe from thieves

• To give it to Annemarie as a gift

• To sell it for money

What is the main theme explored in "Number the Stars"?

• Wealth and power

• Nature and environment

• Friendship and bravery

• Technology and innovation

What role does Peter Neilsen play in the resistance movement?

• He is a spy for the Nazis

• He is a school teacher

• He is a fisherman

• He helps smuggle Jewish families to safety

How does Henrik explain when Annemarie calls him out for lying?

• He thinks lying isn't that big a deal.

• He says that sometimes it's easier to be brave when you don't know all of the details.

• He doesn't want Annemarie to know things.

• Annemarie's mother told him not to tell her.

Why did the soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house?

• The soldiers were related to Great-Aunt Birte and came to mourn her death.

• The soldiers saw that a large number of people had gathered.

• The soldier wanted to borrow Uncle Henrik's boat

• The soldiers came to collect apples and butter

What did Mama say to keep the soldiers from opening the casket?

• It was a custom to keep the casket closed.

• Great-Aunt Birte died from typhus

• Great-Aunt Birte's spirit was bad

• Great-Aunt Birte has been badly burned and she didn't want people to see her