Number the Stars-Chapters 7-12

Why does Annemarie feel that life has changed since the war began?

• She can no longer go to school.
• She has had to move to a new house.
• The German soldiers are everywhere, making Denmark feel different.
• Her father has moved to a new country.

Why does Mama insist on taking Ellen to Uncle Henrick's house?

• She knows it is no longer safe for her in Copenhagen.
• She is planning a surprise for Annemarie.
• She wants Ellen to see the sea for the first time.
• They are going on a vacation.

What does Mama tell the soldiers about Great Aunt Birte?

• She is very ill and contagious.
• She is Jewish and hiding from the Nazi soldiers.
• She was an important Resistance leader.
• She died of typhus, and they should not open the casket.

"The officer moved forward suddenly, across the room, to the casket. He placed one gloved hand on its lid. 'Poor Great-aunt Birte,' he said, in a condescending voice." (Chapter 10) How does this moment contribute to the plot development?

• It reveals the officer's genuine sympathy for the family.
• It heightens tension by threatening to expose the group's secret.
• It introduces a new character who will help the family.
• It provides a moment of relief for the characters.

"Mama and Kirsti had gone inside, but Annemarie and Ellen ran across the high-grassed meadow, through the late wildflowers." What conclusion can be drawn about Annemarie and Ellen based on this sentence?

• They are worried about the soldiers finding them.
• They feel free and happy in the countryside.
• They are searching for something important in the meadow
• They are following Mama’s instructions carefully

How does Annemarie demonstrate bravery throughout the story?

• By running away to a safe place.

• By helping to hide Ellen and her family.

• By confronting the soldiers directly.

• By refusing to speak to the soldiers.

What motivates Annemarie to help Ellen and her family?

• Her desire for adventure.

• Her strong sense of justice and friendship.

• Her wish to impress her parents.

• Her curiosity about the Resistance.

How does the setting of Uncle Henrik's house contribute to the story?

• It is a place where Annemarie feels isolated.

• It provides a safe haven away from the city.

• It is where Annemarie learns about farming.

• It is a location that attracts many tourists.

How does the theme of courage manifest in Annemarie's actions?

• By standing up to the soldiers and demanding justice.

• By taking risks to protect her friend Ellen.

• By writing letters to the government.

• By organizing a protest against the occupation.

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

• It is a gift from Annemarie to Ellen.

• It is a clue that leads the soldiers to Ellen's family.

• It is a symbol of the Resistance movement.

• It represents Ellen's identity and heritage.