Character Actions and Motivations in Literature

In chapter five of 'Number the Stars', Ellen and Anne-Marie discuss their fears and dreams, reflecting on the past and the loss of Anne-Marie's sister, Lisa. As they prepare for bed, they feel safe despite the looming threat of the Nazis. However, their night is interrupted by soldiers searching for Ellen's family, the Rosens. The Johansens manage to protect Ellen by using family photographs to convince the soldiers she is their daughter. The chapter ends with a sense of relief but also tension as the threat remains.

What is the title of Chapter 5?

• The Hidden Star

• The Secret Plan

• The Night Visitors

• The Dark-Haired One

Why is Ellen nervous at the beginning of the chapter?

• She forgot her homework.

• She lost her favorite toy.

• She is scared of the dark.

• She is worried about visitors.

What does Anne-Marie suggest Ellen should become when she grows up?

• A writer

• An actress

• A teacher

• A doctor

What does Ellen's father want her to be?

• A musician

• A teacher

• An artist

• A scientist

How did Lisa die according to Anne-Marie?

• In a car accident

• From an illness

• She was lost

• In a fire

What does Ellen wear around her neck?

• A heart pendant

• A cross

• A locket

• A star of David

What do the girls do before going to bed?

• Read a book

• Whisper about the past

• Play a game

• Write in their diaries

What wakes Anne-Marie in the middle of the night?

• A phone ringing

• Pounding on the door

• The sound of rain

• A loud crash

Who comes to the Johansen's apartment at night?

• Their neighbors

• A family friend

• The police

• Nazi soldiers

What do the soldiers want to know about?

• The location of a hidden treasure

• The family's history

• The Rosens' whereabouts

• The Johansen's plans