Number the Stars

When the soldiers arrive, the author writes, “Annemarie heard the pounding on the door and quickly pulled the necklace from Ellen’s neck.” What does this action reveal about Annemarie?

• She reacts without thinking.

• She is brave and protective of her friend.

• She wants to hide her own fear.

• She is angry at Ellen.

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When Ellen pretends to be Lise to protect herself, what does this moment show about the friendship between the two girls?

• It is based on pretending.

• It is fragile under pressure.

• It is loyal and full of trust.

• It is easily broken by fear.

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When Annemarie’s mother says, “Tomorrow will be a fine day for fishing,” what deeper meaning does this phrase have?

• She is talking about the weather.

• It’s a coded message about escaping safely.

• She hopes to go fishing with Uncle Henrik.

• She wants Annemarie to stay busy.

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What does Annemarie’s willingness to obey her mother’s coded message show about her development as a character?

• She begins to take on adult responsibilities.

• She is too afraid to ask questions.

• She refuses to help her mother.

• She becomes suspicious of Uncle Henrik.

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When Annemarie arrives at Uncle Henrik’s house, she feels both safe and nervous. What does this mixture of emotions show?

• A. She is confused about her role in helping Ellen.

• B. She is unaware of the danger ahead.

• C. She has matured but still feels childlike fear.

• D. She wants to return to Copenhagen.

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The author describes the sea as “a friend and a danger.” What does this imagery symbolize?

• The beauty of Denmark.

• The contrast between peace and fear.

• Annemarie’s love of nature.

• Ellen’s curiosity.

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When Mama says there has been a “death,” but the coffin contains blankets and clothing, what literary technique is being used?

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Dramatic irony

• Symbolism

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What does this event reveal about the theme of courage?

• Courage sometimes means lying to protect others.

• Courage is always loud and visible.

• Courage only comes from adults.

• Courage means ignoring rules.

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When Annemarie asks Uncle Henrik, “How brave am I supposed to be?” what does this question show?

• She misunderstands bravery.

• She is beginning to understand real courage.

• She doesn’t want to help Ellen anymore.

• She is angry at her uncle.

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How does Uncle Henrik’s response help shape Annemarie’s character?

• He teaches her that courage is doing what’s necessary despite fear.

• He tells her to leave everything to adults.

• He makes her feel weak.

• He discourages her from helping.

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