Character Reflections and Actions in Literature

In Chapter 10 of 'Number the Stars', the family gathers in a tense atmosphere as soldiers arrive, questioning the unusual gathering. Anne-Marie bravely lies about a casket to protect her family. After a confrontation, the soldiers leave, and the family reflects on the situation. Peter reads a psalm, bringing a sense of calm and hope.

What does Uncle Henrik announce to the group?

• He is going to sleep.

• He is staying.

• He is leaving.

• He is going to eat.

How does Anne-Marie feel about Ellen during the gathering?

• Happy and content

• Sad and distant

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and bored

What does Anne-Marie help her mother with?

• Cleaning the house

• Serving tea

• Cooking dinner

• Gardening

What startles Anne-Marie from her half-sleep?

• The arrival of soldiers

• A loud noise

• A phone call

• A barking dog

What explanation does Mama give for the gathering?

• A birthday celebration

• A holiday party

• A wedding

• A death in the family

How does Mama deflect the soldiers' request to open the casket?

• By claiming it's locked

• By saying it's empty

• By mentioning a disease

• By refusing outright

What does Peter do to calm everyone after the soldiers leave?

• Sings a song

• Reads a psalm

• Plays music

• Tells a story

What does Anne-Marie reflect on as Peter reads?

• The beauty of nature

• Her childhood memories

• The vastness and cruelty of the world

• Her future plans