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Number the Stars Chapter 1-5

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Where were the girls going when the soldiers stopped them on the corner?
a)
the girls were going to the button store.
b)
The girls were going home from school.
c)
the girls were going to the seashore.
d)
The girls were going to school.
2.

Why did Mrs. Hirsch's shop close?

a)

The Germans closed it because she was jewish.

b)

She went on vacation.

c)

She didn't want to work anymore.

3.
Why was it dangerous for Peter to be out at night?
a)
There was a curfew.
b)
People could rob him.
c)
He was afraid of the dark.
d)
It wasn't. He was safe.
4.
Who brings the illegal newspaper to Annemarie's parents?
a)
Mrs. Rosen
b)
Mrs. Johansen
c)
Annemarie
d)
Peter Neilsen
5.

Why is the Rosen family in danger in the story? (Ellen, her mother and father)

a)

They fought the German soldiers.

b)

Their shop is closed and they have disappeared.

c)

They are against the Danish Resistance.

d)

They are Jewish.

6.

Why are Ellen and Annemarie having a sleepover?

a)

To help hide Ellen from the Nazis

b)

To celebrate the Jewish new year

c)

Because Ellen's parents are sick

d)

To celebrate Annemarie's birthday

7.

Who arrives at the Johansens' door at four in the morning?

a)

Danish police

b)

The Rosens

c)

Nazi soldiers

d)

Peter

8.

How did papa saved Ellen from the German soldiers?

a)

He put her in a closet.

b)

He showed them an old picture of Lise.

c)

He hide them under the bed.

d)

He died her hair blond.

9.
What happened to Lise?
a)
She was in an accident and died.
b)
She got sick and died.
c)
She ran away.
d)
She married Peter.
10.

What was Annemarie holding in her hand when the soldiers burst into her room?

a)

A key to her door.

b)

A candle that she was using to see in the dark.

c)

A picture of Lise when she was a baby.

d)

Ellen's necklace with the Star of David on it.

11.
In what section of the library would you most likely find this book ?
a)
technology
b)
historical fiction
c)
mysteries
d)
nonfiction
12.
Why did they paint Kirsti's shoes black?
a)
Because she didn't like green
b)
because you can only have black shoes 
c)
because all people who aren't Jews have to wear black
d)
Because only people with beards have green shoes 
13.
Why was the button shop in Denmark closed
a)
There wasn't any profit
b)
Mrs.Hirsch grew elderly and retired
c)
Buttons were outlawed
d)
Mrs.Hirsch was Jewish
14.
What animal has Annemarie nicknames one of the German soldiers?
a)
Elephant
b)
Dog
c)
Cat
d)
Giraffe
15.
When the Nazi's are at the Johansen's home, how does the family feel?
a)
tense & fearful
b)
curious and interested
c)
angry and frustrated
d)
excited and hopeful
16.
How does Annemarie feel about being stopped by the German soldiers? 
a)
afraid
b)
angry
c)
apathetic
d)
confident
17.

Which sentence from Chapter 1 shows that Mrs. Rosen (Ellen’s mother) is worried that Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti could be in danger with the soldiers?

a)

You girls walk a different way to school tomorrow. Promise me, Annemarie. And Ellen will promise, too.

b)

Mrs. Johansen moved to the window and looked down to the street below.

c)

She spoke in a low voice to Ellen’s mother.

d)

They must be edgy because of the latest Resistance incidents.

18.

Why was it important that Mama burn the newspaper after she and Papa read it?

a)

They needed fuel to warm the apartment.

b)

They did not want the children to become upset by reading it.

c)

They did not believe the news that was written in the paper.

d)

They were concerned about having the paper in their house since it was illegal.

19.

How had the war affected the people?

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.

20.
Which of the following best describes Kirsti?
a)
soft spoken and gentle
b)
shy and awkward
c)
stubborn and outgoing
d)
selfish yet passionate