Exploring Chapters 9 & 10 of Number the Stars

What reason did Uncle Henrik give for lying to Anne-Marie?

• To protect her from the truth about the war

• To help her be brave

• To prepare her for a future challenge

• To make her feel involved in adult matters

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was Anne-Marie's initial reaction when asked about her bravery?

• She avoided answering

• She admitted to not feeling very brave

• She claimed to be very brave

• She felt confident

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did Anne-Marie realize about bravery from her experiences?

• It is not necessary in dangerous times

• It cannot be taught

• It is easier when you know less

• It requires full knowledge of the situation

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why did Anne-Marie decide not to tell Ellen the truth about Great Aunt Bertie?

• She forgot the details

• She was afraid of Ellen's reaction

• Ellen did not ask about it

• To protect Ellen's feelings

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was the purpose of the staged funeral?

• To protect the people involved

• To cover up a secret operation

• To mourn a real death

• To confuse the local community

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did the community react to the staged funeral?

• They were confused and suspicious

• They were supportive and understanding

• They did not participate

• They reported the event to the authorities

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What triggered the arrival of the Nazi officers?

• A loud noise from the house

• The unusual number of people gathered

• A complaint from a neighbor

• A routine check

How did Anne-Marie manage to deceive the Nazi officer?

• By pretending to be ignorant

• By crying to gain sympathy

• By confidently lying about Great Aunt Bertie

• By refusing to speak to the officer

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Anne-Marie do when the Nazi officers demanded to see the body?

• She refused their request

• She opened the casket herself

• She lied about the cause of death

• She distracted them with another story

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the significance of Peter reading from the Bible after the officers left?

• To signal that it was safe

• To calm everyone down

• To continue the pretense of mourning

• All of the above