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Worksheetsnumber the stars chapters 1-9
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What is the name of the main character in the book?
Annemarie
Samantha
Emily
Michael
Where does the story take place?
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Who is Ellen's best friend?
Mickey Mouse
Spongebob Squarepants
Harry Potter
Annemarie Johansen
What is the setting of the story?
Japan during the Meiji Restoration
United States during the Civil War
Denmark during World War II
France during the Renaissance
What is the main conflict in the story?
The main conflict in the story is a competition for a job promotion
The main conflict in the story is a love triangle between the main characters
The main conflict in the story is the struggle to survive during the Nazi occupation of Denmark.
The main conflict in the story is a disagreement between friends
Who are the main characters in the story?
David and Matthew
Sarah and Emily
Peter and Michael
Annemarie and Ellen
What is the significance of the title 'Number the Stars'?
It is a reference to the number of stars in the night sky
It symbolizes the characters' love for astronomy
The title has no significance, it is just a random choice by the author
It refers to a line from a lullaby that the characters in the book sing to comfort themselves during a difficult time.
What is the historical context of the story?
The historical context of the story is the author's personal background
The historical context of the story is the main character's family history
The historical context of the story is the setting of the story
The historical context of the story is the time period and social conditions in which the events of the story occur.
What is the theme of the story?
The theme of the story is about technology and innovation.
The theme of the story is bravery and resistance against oppression.
The theme of the story is about wealth and success.
The theme of the story is about love and friendship.
What is the climax of the story?
The climax of the story is when Annemarie and Ellen have a fight
The climax of the story is when Annemarie risks her life to save her Jewish friend, Ellen, by leading her and her family to safety through the woods, despite the danger of being caught by the Nazis.
The climax of the story is when Annemarie goes on a picnic with her family
The climax of the story is when Annemarie wins a race at school
Uncle Henrik was
Annemarie's brother
Ellen's cousin
Peter's father
Inge Johansen's brother
What question did Uncle Henrik ask Annemarie?
Do you want a glass of milk?
Where is the kitten?
Are you brave?
Where is the applesauce?
What happened during the night?
Everyone brought food for the funeral.
Ellen's parents arrived.
Everyone went to bed.
Nothing special happened.
What did Annemarie learn about Great Aunt Birte?
She was grandma's cousin
She lived in Sweden
She died of cancer
She was not a real person
What does Annemarie learn about bravery in her talk with Uncle Henrik?
She was too scared.
Only adults could be brave.
She could be scared and brave at the same time.
It was impossible to be brave at that moment.
Why didn't Annemarie tell Ellen the truth about Great Aunt Birte?
To protect her.
Just to lie to her.
Annemarie did not know the truth either
Her mother would get mad.
The people arriving to the house for the "funeral" are most likely:
people from Copenhague
Swedish people
Jews
undercover Nazis
Why did Henrik spend the whole night in his boat when he had company in his home?
He had to repair the boat because it hit a rock.
He had to get the boat ready for the secret passengers.
He had to travel back to Copenhagen to pick up some Danish spies.
He had to travel to Copenhagen to pick up extra food and clothing.
What does Uncle Henrik say happened to Aunt Bertie?
She moved to America
She moved to London
She got shipped to a Concentration Camp
She died
What is Uncle Henrik's cow named?
Lilac
Blossom
Bessy
Tulip
What were the camps called that the Nazis took the Jews to?
Concentration camps
Summer camps
Music camps
Jewish camps
What is the setting in chapter 8?
Berlin
Copenhagen
Gilleleje
Sweden
What does Henrik mean when he says, "Tomorrow is a day for fishing"?
The weather has kept Henrik from fishing.
This is a code for something that is going to happen.
Henrik wants to take the girls fishing.
Henrik wants to catch enough fish for dinner.
What happened to Great-Aunt Birte?
She died.
She is coming to visit.
She was arrested by the German soldiers.
There is no Great-Aunt Birte.
What was the name of the illegal paper that Annemarie's parents were reading?
The Gateway
Denmark News
De Frie Danske (The Free Danes)
The Copenhagen Times
What does Resistance mean?
Christian X's followers
Germans living in Denmark
Nazi soldiers
Danish people who tried to harm the Nazis
How had the war affected the people?
Children could no longer attend school.
There were no changes.
They could not get certain foods such as butter, coffee, and sugar.
Everyone was happy.
What are Ellen and Annemarie doing at the beginning of this chapter?
walking to church
running a race
eating lunch
sitting under a tree talking
In Ellen's opinion, Uncle Henrick's farm looks
beautiful
overrun with plants
run down and in need of repairs
wonderful with lovely flowers in the garden
Mama's warning for the girls is
for Ellen not to wear her necklace
that the animals might bite
not to speak to anyone
to stay out of the ocean
The family eats (a) for supper
The difference between earlier times and now in the story is
whispering
talking
teasing
laughter
The girls find (a) for a pet.
What happens to the butter?
The butter spoils in the hot weather
The soldiers take it for themselves
Henrick eats it every morning on his toast.
While Henrick goes to work, Mama
does the laundry
fixes the leaky faucet
cleans his house
mends his clothes
Why is Henrick sleeping on the boat?
Henrick has to guard the fish
Henrick doesnn't want the soldiers to get on his boat
Henrick will be leaving early in the morning
He is sleeping on the boat because he is tired.
Annemarie thinks _____ when she hears of Great-aunt Birte's death.
that everyone will start crying
that Mama will be very sad
that Great-aunt Birte doesn't really exist
that Papa should come to the burial
Which statement from Number the Stars contains an opinion?
The meadow ended at the sea, and the gray water licked there at damp, brown grass flattened by the wind and bordered by smooth, heavy stones.
The girls sat on a rock and took off their shoes and socks.
Annemarie leaned down and picked up a brown leaf that floated back and forth with the movement of the water.
Ellen cupped one hand over her eyes and looked across the water at the misty shoreline that was another country. "It's not very far," she said.
Sequence the events that best describe the order of events in Chapter 8?
Early in the morning, Annemarie wakes up to the sounds of her sister and mother in the kitchen.
The girls spend the day playing outside.
When Henrick comes home, Annemarie hears him tell her mother that the next day "will be a day for fishing."
Uncle Henrick announces that their Great-aunt Birte has passed away.
Which statement contains a cause-effect relationship?
Mama and Kirsti had gone inside, but Annemarie and Ellen ran across the high-grassed meadow...
Across the hall, Kirsti was already asleep in the wide bed that had once belonged to their grandparents.
From downstairs, they could hear Mama's voice, and Uncle Henrick's, talking, catching up on news.
Because Mama came to Gilleleje, to live with Henrick, he didn't have to do all the chores by himself.
What does Resistance mean?
Christian X's followers
Germans living in Denmark
Nazi soldiers
Danish people who tried to harm the Nazis
How had the war affected the people?
Children could no longer attend school.
There were no changes.
They could not get certain foods such as butter, coffee, and sugar.
Everyone was happy.
What are Ellen and Annemarie doing at the beginning of this chapter?
walking to school
running a race
eating lunch
sitting under a tree talking
What color is Annemarie's hair?
brown
silvery blond
black
red
Who else is walking with the girls?
Annemarie
Ellen
Kirsti
a German soldier
Who won the race?
Ellen
Kirsti
Annemarie
the German soldier
Who stopped the girls while they were running?
their mom
their dad
a German soldier
Kirsti
What do the girls call the soldier in secret?
Rhino
Giraffe
Alligator
Salamander
Why do they call him that name in secret?
So they do not get into trouble.
It is a code word.
They never speak with him.
They call it to his face.
What is in Annemarie's backpack?
lunch
pencils
a jacket
schoolbooks
How does Kirsti respond to the German soldiers?
She thinks they are funny.
She tells them a joke.
She gives them a hug.
She pushed their hand away and says "don't".
Who tells the mothers what happened with the soldiers?
Annemarie
Kirsti
the soldiers
Ellen
Would you tell your mother if a soldier stopped you during a time of war?
Yea, why not?
No way!
Why can't the mothers drink real coffee?
They are.
They want to sleep later.
There is no real coffee in Copenhagan.
They ran out.
What is the name of the illegal newspaper?
De Fries
Fries
De Danske
De Frie Danske
Annemarie and Kirsti ask their mother for (a) , but there is no sugar or butter because of the war.
How do you feel about the story so far?
Nothing is happening yet.
I'm not sure.
It's okay.
It's great!
What did Ann Marie and Ellen do when they saw the house by the sea?
They nodded their heads in agreement
They ran across the meadow
They picked wildflowers
They played with a gray kitten
What did the little red-footed farmhouse look like?
It had a crooked chimney and tilted windows
It had a bird's nest on the roof
It had a gnarled tree in the yard
It had a few apples on the ground
Where did Ann Marie and Ellen go after running across the high grass meadow?
To the sea
To the harbor in Copenhagen
To the meadows surrounding the house
To the bedroom window
Why had Ellen never been as close to the sea before?
She was afraid of the ocean
She lived in a city surrounded by water
Her parents didn't allow her to go near the sea
She had never visited Denmark before
What did Ann Marie and Ellen see across the water from the sea?
A misty shoreline of another country
Two small boats bobbing in the water
A Swedish girl looking back at them
A hazy strip of land
What did Ann Marie and Ellen imagine about the girls standing on the other side of the water?
They imagined the girls saying that's Denmark
They imagined the girls squinting into the distance
They imagined the girls looking back at them
They imagined the girls waving at them
Where did Uncle Henrik keep his boat named Ingeborg?
At the house by the sea
In the meadow near the farmhouse
In the harbor in Copenhagen
At a big dock in town
Why did Mama warn Ann Marie to stay away from people?
Because there were soldiers everywhere
Because she didn't want Ann Marie to get lost
Because she didn't want Ann Marie to talk to strangers
Because it was dangerous to be outside
What did Ann Marie hide for Ellen?
Her necklace
A secret message
A kitten
A flower bouquet
What did Ann Marie and Ellen find out about the death in the family?
There was no death in the family
It was Ann Marie's great-aunt Birdie
It was Uncle Henrik's sister
It was Mama's cousin
What did Ann Marie feel when she saw the soldiers?
She felt scared
She felt excited
She felt curious
She felt indifferent
What was the color of the farmhouse that Ann Marie and Ellen saw?
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
What did Ann Marie and Ellen find on the ground near the farmhouse?
Apples
Flowers
Leaves
Stones
What was the name of Uncle Henrik's boat?
Ingeborg
Ann Marie
Ellen
Copenhagen
Who was the death in the family?
Ann Marie's great-aunt Birdie
Uncle Henrik's sister
Mama's cousin
There was no death in the family
Where do Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirstie live at the beginning of the novel?
London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Netherlands
What animal nickname has Annemarie given to one of the German soldiers?
elephant
cat
dog
giraffe
What question does the German soldier ask Annemarie and Ellen?
their religion
their names
why are you running
the soldiers
Who tells Annemarie's mother about being stopped by the soldiers?
Ellen
Kirstie
Annemarie
soldiers
Where were the girls going when the soldiers stopped the girls?
The girls were going to the button store.
The girls were going to the seashore.
The girls were going home from school.
The girls were going to school.
What was the name of the illegal paper that Annemarie's parent were reading?
Frie Dans (Freed Denmark)
De Frie Danske (The Free Danes)
Danske Friez (Danish Freedom)
The Copehagen Times
Which word best describes how Annemarie feels about being stopped by the soldiers?
frightened
jealous
excited
careless
What does Resistance mean?
Christian X's followers
Nazi soldiers
Germans living in Denmark
Danish people who tried to harm the Nazis
How has war effected the people?
Children could no longer attend school.
They could not get certain foods such as butter, coffee, and sugar.
There were no changes.
Everyone was happy.
When did Mrs. Johansen say there will be cupcakes again?
After the war was over.
The next holiday.
In a few years.
When they got more sugar.
What was Hans Christian Anderson best known for?
His ghost stories
His peoms
His fairy tales
His plays
What was the King's horses name?
Jublilee
Beauty
Jolly
Stallion
What was the reason Papa gave for the King not protecting his country and people?
Thier country was too small to stand up to the Germans and he knew people would die.
He didn't like wars because he might get killed.
He was afraid and knew that his people would be too.
He had made a deal with the German army.
Who was Lise's fiance?
Peter Nielsen
Neil Peters
Paul Neely
Henrik Rosen
What was the curfew for the citizens of Copenhagen?
8 pm
11 pm
8 am
midnight
What is the setting of the story?
Stockholm, Sweden
Paris, France
Copenhagen, Denmark
Dallas, Texas
How long has Denmark been occupied by the Germans when the story begins?
3 days
3 weeks
3 months
3 years
Who are the King's bodyguards?
The children of Denmark
All of Denmark
German Soldiers
Peter and Lise
Why didn't King Christian want to fight the Nazis?
He signed a treaty with the Nazis.
His army was still in training.
He knew his army would get crushed.
He was working on a plan to attack at a later date.
Why was Annemarie worried about Ellen's family?
Because Ellen's dad lost his job.
Because Ellen's family was Jewish
Because Ellen's family was missing.
Because Ellen's family were Nazis.
Why were Ellen and Annemarie puzzled that the Hirsch's button shop was closed?
They wanted to buy buttons.
The button shop was usually open and they recently saw Mrs. Hirsch.
The button shop was always closed.
The button shop was sold recently.
What isn't available to the families?
Butter
Rubber
Sugar
All of the above
Who wasn't afraid of the Germans on Osterbrogade?
Annemarie
Ellen
Mrs. Rosen
Kirsti
What is De Frie Danske (The Free Danes)?
An illegal book
An illegal magazine
An illegal pamphlet
An illegal newspaper
What is in the blue carved trunk in Annemarie's bedroom?
Copies of De Frie Danske
Extra bags of sugar
Lise's yellow dress and unworn wedding gown
Peter's extra clothes
When Annemarie explained the encounter with the soldier to her mother, why did she make it sound humorous and unimportant?
Annemarie wanted to make sure that Kirsti got in trouble.
Her mother would get angry that she didn’t come straight home from school.
Annemarie didn’t want her mother to be upset or to worry.
Annemarie thought the soldier looked funny .
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?
You girls walk a different way to school tomorrow. Promise me, Annemarie. And Ellen will promise, too.
Mrs. Johansen moved to the window and looked down to the street below.
She spoke in a low voice to Ellen’s mother.
They must be edgy because of the latest Resistance incidents.
Why was it important that Mama burn the newspaper after she and Papa read it?
They needed fuel to warm the apartment.
They did not want the children to become upset by reading it.
They did not believe the news that was written in the paper.
They were concerned about having the paper in their house since it was illegal.
Read this sentence from Chapter 2:
“The boy looked right at the soldier, and he said, ‘All of Denmark is his bodyguard.’”
What can the reader conclude about King Christian X based on this sentence?
He is well respected by his people.
He needs the protection of many people in order to stay safe.
He places unrealistic demands on his people.
He takes advantage of the kindness of others.
What is the setting of the story?
Germany, 1939
Denmark, 1943
Sweden, 1965
Netherlands, 1944
How had the war affected the people?
Children could no longer attend school.
People were not allowed to charge.
The people of Copenhagen could not get certain foods such as butter, coffee, and
sugar.
Everyone was happy.
Why did King Christian surrender to the Nazis when they invaded Denmark?
He wanted to attack them later.
He wanted the Nazis to run their country.
He knew they would lose and many people would die.
He didn't care who came into their country.
The Free Danes is a (an) _______.
Illegal book that was in the library in Denmark.
Illegal newspapers the people in Denmark read to get information about the war.
Newspaper written by Nazi soldiers.
Book written by the people in Sweden explaining why they stayed out of the war.
The conflict in this story is mostly the result of which event?
The real king of Denmark, Christian X is badly injured from a fall from his horse.
the German occupation
rationing of foods such as butter and sugar
Lise's death
What happened to Lise?
Lise married Peter.
Lise died in an accident.
Lise moved to Sweden.
Lise went to Christian X's palace to work.
Which word means to run quickly and lightly, like a mouse?
scurried
trembled
tangled
scold
Which sentence best describes the main external conflict faced by the characters in chapter 1?
“There hasn’t been any butter, or sugar for cupcakes, for a long time.”
“There are German soldiers on every corner.”
“Why doesn’t he go back to his own country?”
There had been no real coffee in Copenhagen since the beginning of the Nazi occupation.
Annemarie, Kirsti, and Ellen were ________ on the way home from school.
skipping
dancing
racing
walking
How had the war affected the people?
Children could no longer attend school.
There were no changes.
They could not get certain foods such as butter, coffee, and sugar.
Everyone was happy.
What country had the Germans not invaded?
Holland
Belgium
France
Sweden
What is the setting of the novel?
Denmark-1940s
United States-1930s
Africa-1940s
Australia-1950s
Why did Mrs. Hirsch's shop close?
The Germans closed it because she was jewish.
She went on vacation.
She didn't want to work anymore.
Why is the Rosen family in danger in the story? (Ellen, her mother and father)
They fought the German soldiers.
Their shop is closed and they have disappeared.
They are against the Danish Resistance.
They are Jewish.
Why are Ellen and Annemarie having a sleepover?
To help hide Ellen from the Nazis
To celebrate the Jewish new year
Because Ellen's parents are sick
To celebrate Annemarie's birthday
Who arrives at the Johansens' door at four in the morning?
Danish police
The Rosens
Nazi soldiers
Peter
How did papa saved Ellen from the German soldiers?
He put her in a closet.
He showed them an old picture of Lise.
He hide them under the bed.
He died her hair blond.
Why didn't papa go with the girls to visit uncle Henrik?
He had work to do.
He didn't want the nazis to get suspisious.
He was mad at uncle Henrik.
What did Annemarie mean when she said,"All of Denmark must be bodyguards for the Jews,"?
She was frustrated because it seems like she always had to help someone.
She was concerned because it was very expensive to hire bodyguards.
All the people in Denmark should risk their lives to help the Jewish people.
What's the setting of the story?
Sweeden
France
Germany
Denmark
Who was Lise?
Ellen's older sister?
Annemarie's older sister?
What was the resistance?
Germans that wanted to harm the Danes.
Danes that wanted to harm the Germans.
Why did Mrs. Hirsch's shop close?
The Germans closed it because she was jewish.
She went on vacation.
She didn't want to work anymore.
Why did Ellen go to live with Annemarie's family?
Her parents didn't have enough money to feed her.
Her parents had to leave town because they owed money to some dangerous people.
Her parents and herself were persecuted by the nazis. So she had to be hidden.
Why didn't papa go with the girls to visit uncle Henrik?
He had work to do.
He didn't want the nazis to get suspisious.
He was mad at uncle Henrik.
Which one of these topics does NOT relate to the book.
family
loyalty
hope
misbehavior
How did papa saved Ellen from the German soldiers?
He put her in a closet.
He showed them an old picture of Lise.
He hide them under the bed.
He died her hair blond.
Why are Ellen and Annemarie having a sleepover?
To help hide Ellen from the Nazis
To celebrate the Jewish new year
Because Ellen's parents are sick
To celebrate Annemarie's birthday
Who arrives at the Johansens' door at four in the morning?
Danish police
The Rosens
Nazi soldiers
Peter
What holiday does Ellen invite Annemarie and Kirsti to share with her family in Chapter 4 of Number the Stars?
Valentine's Day
Independence Day
Jewish New Year
Why are Kirsti's new shoes made of fish skin?
During war time there weren't enough products around.
She liked that material.
Her mother didn't have money to buy leather shoes.
Which of the following is Annemarie's sister?
Kristi
Ellen
Lois
Sandy
Where do Annemarie, Ellen, and Kristi live at the beginning of the novel?
Copenhagen
London
Berlin
Netherlands
What historical event is occurring during the time of this novel?
Civil War
World War I
World War II & The Holocaust
California Gold Rush
Who were The Resistance?
A popular rock band
Danish people who intended to bring harm to the Nazis
A funny dance Danish people did to celebrate
German people who intended to bring harm to the Danish
Why couldn't Kristi have cupcakes?
She was allergic
She didn't like cupcakes
Her mom said they were not healthy
The family didn't have any money due to the war
The people of Denmark loved Christian X.
True
False
Who is Christian X?
King of Denmark
King of Germany
Ellen's father
Annemarie's father
According to the book, what country was across the water that was free from Nazi control?
The United States
Germany
Sweden
Denmark
Why did the Mrs. Hirsch's button shop have a sign written in German on it?
The store was closed because Mrs. Hirsch was sick
There was no sign on the door
They wanted to make the shop more welcoming to its customers
The Germans had taken control of her store
Who is Peter
Lise's Fiancé
King of Denmark
Ellen's father
Kristi's brother
What holiday were Ellen and her family celebrating?
Valentine's Day
Christmas
Jewish New Year
President's day
Why did the Johansen family take in Ellen?
Ellen's parents gave her up for adoption
They wanted another daughter for fun
The Nazis were going to arrest all Jewish people and the family wanted to protect Ellen
Ellen and Annemarie were best friends
What nickname did the girls give the soldiers at the corner?
Giraffe
Monkey
Pig
Elephant
Why is Ellen's necklace important?
It's expensive
Her necklace isn't important
It represents her religion
It's pretty jewelry
Why did Annemarie rip off Ellen's necklace?
Annemarie bought Ellen a new one
She didn't want Ellen to choke during the night
Annemarie wanted the necklace for herself
She didn't want the German soldiers to recognize that Ellen wasn't actually part of her family
Who was Christian X?
the leader of the Danish Resistance
the king of Denmark
the head of the German army
Which of the following describes Christian X?
He stood on balconies giving orders to his subjects.
He was a real human being with a serious, kind face.
He sat on a golden throne demanding to be entertained.
Who is Christian X's bodyguard?
all of Denmark
the German soldiers
the Nazis
When did Lise die?
before the war started
two weeks before her wedding
a month after she was married
Where were Lise's pillowcases, wedding dress, and yellow dress that she had danced in at the engagement party?
in her bedroom closet
in a storage bin in the basement
in a blue trunk in the corner of the bedroom
King Christian X ______ to Germany because he knew his small army would lose and many people would die.
mourned
surrendered
sabotaged
What happened to Lise?
Lise married Peter.
Lise died in an accident.
Lise moved to Sweden.
Lise went to King Christian X's palace to work.
Why did King Christian surrender to the Nazis when they invaded Denmark?
He wanted to attack them later.
He knew they would lose and many people would die.
He wanted the Nazis to run their country.
He didn’t care who came into their country.
Who was Lise?
Annemarie's mom
Ellen's Aunt
Annemarie's older sister who died
A friend of the family
what countries were invaded by Germany? Select more than one.
Sweden
Norway
France
Belgium
England
What country can Annemarie see from her Uncle Henrik's house?
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Denmark
How old was Lise when she got engaged?
16
18
20
55
What is the name of the palace in Copenhagen?
Amelia Earhart
The Castle
Amelianborg
Denmark
The chapter title asks a question: "Who is the man who rides past?" What is the answer to that question?
Peter Nielsen
King Christian X
The German soldier called "The Giraffe"
Mr. Johansen
How is Peter Nielsen related to Annemarie?
He is her brother
He is her father
He is her son
He was engaged to her sister
In this chapter, we learn that the Danes feel very strongly about _________________________.
Protecting their king
Kicking the Germans out of Norway
Reading fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson
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?
as mean and scary
as part of everyday life
as helpers of the community
as selfish and angry
