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Number the Stars - Chapters 1-3

Andy Weete

Created by Andy Weete

15 questions

4th Grade

ELA

Updated Apr 2026

Number the Stars - Chapters 1-3 is a Grade 4 English reading-comprehension worksheet that checks students’ understanding of Lois Lowry’s novel through 15 questions: 14 multiple-choice items and 1 multiple-select item. Students recall character identities, setting details, key events, historical references, and vocabulary from the opening chapters, including Annemarie’s family, Copenhagen during wartime, King Christian X, Lise’s death, Peter’s visit, and the closure of Mrs. Hirsch’s shop. This worksheet helps teachers see whether students can retrieve accurate details from Chapters 1-3 and distinguish closely related answer choices about characters, dates, seasons, feelings, and events. It works well as a post-reading comprehension check, a guided review before class discussion, or an independent assessment for Grade 4 readers. It is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key, making it convenient for classroom practice, homework, or reading-unit review.

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Number the Stars - Chapters 1-3

Total questions: 15

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is Annemarie's sister? - Chapter 1

a)

Kirsti

b)

Lois

c)

Ellen

d)

Sally

2.

Where do Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti live at the beginning of the novel? - Chapter 1

a)

London

b)

Copenhagen

c)

Berlin

d)

Netherlands

3.

What was the name of the illegal paper that Annemarie's parents were reading? Chapter 1

a)

Frie Danz (Freed Denmark)

b)

Danske Friez (Danish Freedom)

c)

De Frie Danske (The Free Danes)

d)

The Copenhagen Times

4.

Which word best describes how Annemarie feels about being stopped by the German soldiers? - Chapter 1

a)

frightened

b)

excited

c)

jealous

d)

careless

5.

How had the war affected the people? - Chapter 1

a)

Children could no longer attend school.

b)

There were no changes.

c)

They could not get certain foods such as butter, coffee, and sugar.

d)

Everyone was happy.

6.

Who was Christian X? - Chapter 2

a)

the leader of the Danish Resistance

b)

the king of Denmark

c)

the head of the German army

7.

Which of the following describes Christian X? - Chapter 2

a)

He stood on balconies giving orders to his subjects.

b)

He was a real human being with a serious, kind face.

c)

He sat on a golden throne demanding to be entertained.

8.

Who is Christian X's bodyguard? - Chapter 2

a)

all of Denmark

b)

the German soldiers

c)

the Nazis

9.

When did Lise die? - Chapter 2

a)

before the war started

b)

two weeks before her wedding

c)

a month after she was married

10.

In this chapter, we learn that the Danes feel very strongly about _________________________. - Chapter 2

a)

Protecting their king

b)

Kicking the Germans out of Norway

c)

Reading fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson

11.
Who is Mrs. Hirsch? - Chapter 3

Who is Mrs. Hirsch? - Chapter 3

a)

Ellen´s mom

b)

Annemarie´s mom

c)

A jewish woman who owns a small store

d)

A German soldier

12.
Who came to visit the Johansen family at night? - Chapter 3

Who came to visit the Johansen family at night? - Chapter 3

a)

John

b)

King Christian X

c)

Samuel

d)

Peter

13.

Which month of the year Chapter 3 starts? - Chapter 3

a)

December

b)

May

c)

June

d)

September

14.

For which season of the year they are preparing themselves? - Chapter 3

a)

Summer

b)

Spring

c)

Winter

d)

Fall

15.

What happened to Mrs. Hirsch's shop? - Chapter 3

a)

It closed because she ran out of supplies.

b)

It was closed for lunch.

c)

It was closed by the Germans.

d)

It was closed for maintenance.

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Number the Stars - Chapters 1-3

Total questions: 15

1.
a)

Kirsti

2.
b)

Copenhagen

3.
c)

De Frie Danske (The Free Danes)

4.
a)

frightened

5.
c)

They could not get certain foods such as butter, coffee, and sugar.

6.
b)

the king of Denmark

7.
b)

He was a real human being with a serious, kind face.

8.
a)

all of Denmark

9.
b)

two weeks before her wedding

10.
a)

Protecting their king

11.
c)

A jewish woman who owns a small store

12.
d)

Peter

13.
d)

September

14.
c)

Winter

15.
c)

It was closed by the Germans.

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What does the Number the Stars Chapters 1-3 worksheet cover?

This worksheet assesses reading comprehension of Chapters 1-3 through 14 multiple-choice questions and 1 multiple-select question. Students identify characters and relationships, recall Copenhagen and wartime details, interpret Annemarie’s feelings, and sequence or recognize chapter events such as Peter’s visit and the closure of Mrs. Hirsch’s shop.

How can I use this worksheet to teach Number the Stars Chapters 1-3?

Use the questions after students read each chapter, pausing to have them cite the detail that supports each answer. Discuss why similar choices—such as Christian X being the king of Denmark rather than a military leader, or winter rather than another season—fit the chapter evidence, then use the final items as a cumulative review.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may confuse Annemarie’s sister Kirsti with Ellen, misidentify Christian X’s role, or overlook that all of Denmark is described as his bodyguard. They may also mix up chapter details such as September and winter, Lise’s death before her wedding, and the reason Mrs. Hirsch’s shop was closed; remind students to match each answer to the correct chapter.

How do I assign and grade this Number the Stars worksheet?

On Wayground, assign it as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz; both versions cover the 15 questions from Chapters 1-3. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable student work can be graded by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this Number the Stars comprehension worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the question-and-answer-choice layout easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping its chapter-based comprehension format.

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