Understanding Characters and Events in Number the Stars

The video introduces 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry, focusing on Anne-Marie and Ellen's experiences in Nazi-occupied Copenhagen. The girls race to a corner, encounter German soldiers, and return home to discuss the incident with their families. The narrative highlights themes of friendship, fear, and resistance, encouraging students to reflect on the story and make predictions.

What book is being introduced in the video?

• The Giver

• Number the Stars

• The Book Thief

• Anne of Green Gables

Who challenges Ellen to a race?

• Kirsti

• Anne-Marie

• Miss Kelly

• A soldier

What is the main reason Anne-Marie wants to race?

• To practice for the athletic meet

• To escape from soldiers

• To impress her teacher

• To show off her new shoes

How does Ellen feel about racing Anne-Marie?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Confident

• Reluctant

What stops Anne-Marie's laughter during the race?

• A barking dog

• A soldier's command

• A sudden rain

• Ellen's fall

What does the soldier ask Anne-Marie?

• Who her teacher is

• Why she is running

• What her favorite book is

• Where she lives

How does Kirsti react to the soldiers?

• She cries

• She runs away

• She hides

• She pushes a soldier's hand away

What do the soldiers tell the girls to do after questioning them?

• Go home and study

• Run faster

• Report to the police

• Stay at the corner

What do Anne-Marie and Ellen decide about telling their mothers?

• They decide to tell them everything

• They want to tell their fathers instead

• They plan to write a letter

• They decide to keep it a secret

What is the mothers' main concern during their conversation?

• The resistance activities

• The presence of soldiers

• The girls' school performance

• The lack of food