WorksheetsNumber The Stars chapters 7-12
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
twisted
haze
casket
gnarled
mourners
thin; slight
wispy
typhus
urging
deftly
infectious disease
deftly
wispy
typhus
gnarled
coffin
casket
typhus
gnarled
urging
Why does Annemarie go out to the barn while Uncle Henrik is milking the cow?
She wants to smell the fresh farm air.
She wants milk for her breakfast from Blossom the cow.
She wants to talk to him privately and asks if he and Mama are lying to her.
She wants to snoop around and find hiding places.
What lie does Annemarie uncover when she talks to Uncle Henrik in the barn?
She discovers Ellen's parents are dead, not in hiding.
She realizes that her father is not a teacher but is in the Secret Service.
She knows there is no ''Great-aunt Birte,'' and the funeral is a farce.
That her Uncle is working for the Nazi.
What excuse does Annemarie give for not telling Ellen that Great-Aunt Birte is a made up story?
She is loyal to her family.
Annemarie likes having secrets all to herself.
It is safer for Ellen to believe in Great-Aunt Birte.
Ellen didn't like Aunt Birte and she wouldn't want to know much about her anyway.
Why did the soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house?
The soldiers saw that a large number of people had gathered.
The soldiers heard about Great-Aunt Birte's death and wanted to pay their respects.
The soldiers wanted to talk to Uncle Henrik about using his boat.
The soldiers came to collect apples and butter.
What does Peter do as soon as the soldiers leave Uncle Henrik’s house?
He runs to warn Uncle Henrik.
He relights the candle and reads from the Bible.
He tells the group around the coffin to go home and get their warmest clothes.
He goes to bed because he is tired from the long day.
What does the Nazi officer do to Mama when she says she will open the casket?
He tears open the casket for her.
He spits on the casket.
He slaps her across the face.
He goes into the kitchen to make a sandwich.
What did Annemarie hide in a safe place?
Lise's picture
Ellen's necklace
Kirsti's shoes
What warning did Mama give the girls?
for Ellen not to wear her necklace
the animals might bite
stay out of the ocean
not to speak to anyone, even if they knew them
Where does Annemarie say she hid Ellen's necklace?
with the baby pictures
in her Bible
on Uncle Henrik's boat
somewhere safe
How does the setting influence the plot of the story?
The soldiers give the story a realistic, modern feeling
The historical facts of Nazi occupation force the characters to overcome challenges
The setting does not impact the plot
The rural (countryside) setting makes for a peaceful story
What does Henrik mean when he says, "Tomorrow is a day for fishing?"
The weather has kept Henrik from fishing and it will finally be nice enough to take the boat out
Henrik wants to catch enough fish for dinner
Henrik wants to take the girls fishing.
This is a code for something that is going to happen.
What was in the coffin that was in Uncle Henrik's living room?
Great Aunt Bertie
sweaters, coats, and blankets
lasagne and garlic bread
Ellen's parents
What did Peter give the baby girl, Rachel, before they left for Uncle Henrik's boat?
a sleeping potion
a new stuffie
a snowsuit
a bottle of milk
What does Ellen whisper to Annemarie as she hugs her good-bye?
"I'll come back someday. I promise."
"You've been a good friend. Thank you."
"Don't forget to listen to our favorite song by Jo Jo Siwa."
"I can't wait to get back to Copenhagen to sleep in my own bed."
Why does Annemarie smile when she looks into Uncle Henrik’s room?
She saw his crumpled clothes on the chair and his mud covered boots and recalled Mama saying he needs a wife.
She saw the blanket he crocheted on his bed.
She thought about hanging out with Ellen in the room earlier in the week.
She thought about when she was getting ready to go to a Bills game in that room when she was little.
