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Number the Stars Ch. 1-9 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Where do Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti live in the beginning of the novel? 
a)
Paris, France
b)
Copenhagen, Denmark
c)
Berlin, Germany
d)
The Netherlands
2.
Why didn't Denmark fight the Nazis in the beginning? 
a)
Because they thought the Nazis would bring peace
b)
Because they had an agreement with Germany
c)
Because they believed that Denmark would be unable to win the fight
d)
Because the king was corrupt
3.
For Kirsti, the soldiers were simply part of the landscape, something that had always been there, on every corner, as unimportant as lampposts, throughout her remembered life.
According to this passage, how does Kirsti view the soldiers?
a)
as mean and scary
b)
as helpers of the community
c)
as part of everyday life
d)
as selfish and angry
4.
Which of the following best describes Annemarie's feelings toward Peter?
a)
uncaring
b)
suspicion. jealousy
c)
anger, resentment
d)
pride, love
5.
What is the genre of Number the Stars?
a)
science fiction
b)
drama
c)
historical fiction
d)
nonfiction
6.
How does the setting influence the plot of the story?
a)
The soldiers give the story a realistic, modern feeling
b)
The historical facts of Nazi occupation force the action as characters overcome the challenges 
c)
The setting does not impact the plot
d)
The rural setting makes for a peaceful story
7.

When Papa spoke to Uncle Henrik on the telephone he said, “So, Henrik, is the weather good for fishing?”

What was Papa really asking Uncle Henrik?

a)

Is it going to be too rainy to go fishing?

b)

Are you going to be home this evening?

c)

Are any Jewish people staying with you?

d)

Is it safe to send Jewish people to you?

8.

Uncle Henrik’s boat, the Ingeborg, is named after which character?

a)

his sister

b)

his mother

c)

his friend

d)

his cousin

9.
Who is Jewish?
a)
Uncle Henrik
b)
Lise
c)
Ellen
d)
King Christian
10.
In which country does this novel take place?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Holland
d)
Denmark
11.
Why is all the food rationed during this time?
a)
The King is greedy
b)
The farmers are on strike
c)
There are too many people in Copenhagen
d)
The Nazi keep it for themselves
12.
According to Annemarie's mother, who has died in Chapter 7-8?
a)
Mr. Johansen
b)
Uncle Henrik
c)
Annemarie's grandfather
d)
Great-Aunt Birte
13.

What does ration mean?

a)

to give away

b)

a fixed amount of something

c)

to have too much

d)

to run out

14.

Annemarie and Ellen can see

a)

Sweden

b)

Norway

c)

Germany

d)

Austria

15.

Which statement for Number the Stars is an opinion?

a)

Alone in the apartment while Mama was out shopping with Kirsti, Annemarie and Ellen were sprawled on the living room floor playing with paper dolls.

b)

I woke up in the night and I could hear the booms.

c)

Mama opened the package and took out a pair of little girl's shoes.

d)

You are together so much, it will be easy to pretend you are sisters.

16.
Why does Mrs. Johansen buy fish skin shoes ?
a)
Kirsti likes new things
b)
They are the only shoes available because of the war.
c)
She likes the color of the shoes. 
d)
She doesn't think Kirsti will mind green shoes.
17.
How had the war affected the people?
a)
They could not get certain food such as butter, coffee, and sugar.
b)
Everyone was happy.
c)
Children could no longer attend school.
d)
There were no changes
18.

Which word best characterizes Annemarie?

a)

shy

b)

emotional

c)

brave

d)

obnoxious

19.

Which word best characterizes the Nazi soldiers throughout the story?

a)

Bossy and spiteful

b)

Loyal and emotional

c)

Selfish and helpless

d)

Greedy and kind

20.

Why did the Nazi soldier on the train ask if they were celebrating the new year in October?

a)

He was Jewish and wanted company.

b)

He was making small talk.

c)

He was looking for Jews to arrest.

d)

He thought it was almost January 1st.