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WorksheetsNumber the Stars Novel Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 51mins
What does the red word mean?
"The soldier gave a short, caustic laugh."
showing or implying superiority
polite; orderly
severely critical or sarcastic
the absence of withholding of something needed
What does the red word mean?
"Peter Neilsen represented the courageous and idealistic young people of the Danish Resistance."
adherence to moral and ethical principles
belief in or pursuance of ideals
showing superiority
domineering or dictatorial
Which word best describes how Annemarie feels about being stopped by the German soldiers?
frightened
apprehensive
apathetic
lackadaisical
What is the point of view of the novel?
first person
third person omniscient
third person limited
one sided
How do the Nazis know who to arrest?
They go door to door asking who is Jewish and who is not.
KIng Christian X gave them a list of all Jews.
They took a list of all Jews from The Resistance.
They took a list of all of the Jews from the synagogue.
"Ellen's hands flew to her neck. Desperately she began trying to unhook the tiny clasp. Outside the bedroom door, the harsh voices and heavy footsteps continued. " Which word best describes the tone of this quote?
frightening
suspenseful
reassuring
terrorized
Which is NOT a true event from the story?
Kirsti yelling at the soldiers on the street
Denmark surrendered to Germany in 1940.
The tale of King Christian
Germans raided and took Jews on the Jewish New Year.
What does the special handkerchief do?
It makes the dogs hungry because it smells like food.
It ruins the dogs' sense of smell.
It is used for people to blow their nose.
It disguises the smell of food with human blood.
What literary device is used in this passage?
"She saw that below, amid the music, singing, and the sound of church bells, people were dancing. It brought back the memory of Lise so long ago, wearing the yellow dress, dancing with Peter on the night that they announced their engagement."
flashback
foreshadowing
simile
metaphor
What is the main conflict in "Number the Stars"?
Nazi soldiers have occupied Copenhagen for three years, but there is a resistance force brewing right now, which could drive out the Nazis if successful.
Annemarie and the resistance find out that a crucial package was lost and so Annemarie is charged with smuggling people and the package across to Sweden.
How is the main conflict resolved? (resolution)
Annemarie's family evacuated all Jewish people from Copenhagen, including the resistance. She later finds out that Lise was alive the whole time.
Annemarie's family escaped to the safety of Sweden.
World War 2 ends and the Danish underground resistance successfully evacuate Jewish people into Sweden. Annemarie learns that her sister (Lise) was a part of the resistance, which is why she died.
All of the Jewish and resistance are sent to concentration camps.
How does the setting influence the plot of the story?
The city setting at the beginning of the story creates a chaotic start to the novel. While the countryside setting makes for a peaceful ending to the story.
The historical facts of Nazi occupation force the action as characters overcome the challenges.
The Nazi soldiers give the story a historical yet modern feeling.
The setting does not impact the plot.
Which of the following describes the overall tone of the novel?
serious and profound
humorous and encouraging
offbeat and factual
stern and modest
Which of the following best describes the main theme of Number the Stars?
Bravery comes from knowing the risk at hand and doing the difficult thing anyway.
Helping others always means sacrificing your own safety.
Fantasy often brings hope and courage in moments when “real” lives become places full of fear and uncertainty.
Sometimes friendships are more bound together than blood relatives.
In what ways is Number the Stars similar to the Diary of Anne Frank?
1 Both describe first hand accounts of living through World War II.
2. Both highlight the importance of sacrifice.
3. Both show that being brave doesn’t come easy.
4. Both provide details about how World War II affected Jewish communities.
Both 1 and 4
Both 1 and 3
All of the above
All except 2
