Number the Stars - Reading check #2

Why does Ellen remove her necklace?

• It’s broken and she wants to fix it

• It’s a symbol of her Jewish faith, and it could put her in danger

• Annemarie wants to borrow it

• It doesn’t match her dress

How do the Johansens trick the Nazis into thinking Ellen is their daughter?

• They show a fake birth certificate

• They dye her hair blonde

• They say she is visiting from the country

• They show them baby pictures of Lise

What does the Nazi soldier do when he suspects Ellen isn’t really a Johansen?

• Asks her questions about her past

• Grabs her hair to inspect it

• Orders her to leave with him

• Demands to search her bag

What code do Mama and Papa use to talk about Ellen’s escape?

• They refer to her as a guest

• They say she’s going to a dance

• They talk about going fishing

• They mention visiting a museum

Why does Papa stay behind in Copenhagen while the rest go to Uncle Henrik’s house?

• He is sick

• To avoid suspicion from the Nazis

• He needs to work at the factory

• He wants to prepare a new hiding spot

How does Annemarie feel about being at Uncle Henrik’s home?

• She is nervous about being near the sea

• She misses her father too much to enjoy it

• She feels peaceful but senses something secret is happening

• She is angry about the trip

Which statement is NOT true.

• Uncle Henrick is a Jew

• Uncle Henrick is a fisherman

• Uncle Henrick is Danish

• Uncle Henrick lives in the country

What event is being faked at Uncle Henrik’s house?

• A. A birthday party

• B. A wedding

• C. A funeral

• D. A school graduation

Why do so many people gather at Uncle Henrik’s house?

• To plan a protest

• To attend the fake funeral and help with the escape

• To collect supplies

• To celebrate Henrik’s retirement

What is in the casket that they don’t want opened?

• Weapons

• Clothes

• A person

• Nothing – it’s a hiding place