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QUIZ Number the Stars Ch. 5-8

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Ellen worry about at the beginning of chapter 5 ?

a)
If the Nazis will come
b)
If she can act like Annemarie’s sister
c)
If her parents are safe
2.

Why does Annemarie tell Ellen to remove her necklace? (Ch. 5)

a)

To protect her from soldiers knowing she is Jewish

b)
It belongs to Lise
c)

The soldiers are ordered to take everyone's jewelry

3.

How does Annemarie help Ellen when she cannot remove her necklace? (Ch. 5)

a)
She hides it in a drawer.
b)
She breaks the chain and hides it in her hand.
c)
She tells the soldiers it is hers.
4.

Why does Ellen have to pretend to be Lise? (Ch. 5)

a)
To stay calm
b)
To hide her Jewish identity
c)
To impress Annemarie’s parents
5.

What did the soldiers question about Ellen? (Ch. 5)

a)
Why she was staying there
b)
Why she wasn’t asleep
c)
Why her hair was dark
6.

How does Papa convince the soldiers that Ellen is his daughter? (Ch. 5)

a)
He shows them birth certificates.
b)
He presents a family photo album with baby pictures.
c)
He tells them a story about Ellen’s birth.
7.

What does Annemarie notice about the soldiers who visit their home? (Ch. 5)

a)
They were young and nervous.
b)
They were older and angrier.
c)
They were polite and cautious.
8.

What does the Star of David symbolize in this chapter? (Ch. 5)

a)
Ellen’s Jewish identity
b)
A family heirloom
c)
A symbol of luck
9.

How does Annemarie react after the soldiers leave? (Ch. 5)

a)
She is relieved and proud of her quick thinking.
b)
She notices the Star of David imprinted on her palm.
c)
She wishes she had acted more calmly.
10.

Why does Papa suggest the girls not go to school? (Ch. 6)

a)
To avoid the soldiers
b)
To ensure Ellen's safety
c)
To pack their belongings
11.

Where does Mama decide to take the girls for safety? (Ch. 6)

a)
Sweden
b)
Uncle Henrik's house
c)
A Resistance meeting
12.

What does Papa mean by asking Henrik, "Is the weather good for fishing?" (Ch. 6)

a)
He is checking the forecast.
b)
He is speaking in code.
c)
He wants to plan a fishing trip.
13.

Why does Mama insist on traveling alone with the girls? (Ch. 6)

a)
To avoid suspicion
b)
To teach the girls independence
c)
To leave quickly
14.

Why does Ellen find the train ride exciting? (Ch. 6)

a)
She loves seeing the countryside.
b)
She has never been on a train.
c)
She thinks they are on an adventure.
15.

What does Kirsti proudly tell the soldier on the train? (Ch. 6)

a)
Her shiny shoes are new.
b)
Her favorite color is green.
c)
Her sister is a good storyteller.
16.

How does Mama react to seeing Uncle Henrik’s home again? (Ch. 6)

a)
She feels sad about her past.
b)

She is happy to remember her childhood.

c)
She wants to move back permanently.
17.

What does Annemarie do as they approach Henrik’s house? (Ch. 6)

a)
Walks quietly
b)
Runs ahead to see the house first
c)
Plans what to say to Henrik
18.

How does Ellen react when she sees Uncle Henrik’s house? (Ch. 7)

a)
She feels scared of the countryside.
b)
She is awed by its beauty.
c)
She feels homesick for Copenhagen.
19.

What activity do Annemarie and Ellen do by the sea? (Ch. 7)

a)
Build sandcastles
b)
Collect seashells
c)
Dip their feet in the water
20.

What does Annemarie suggest about the leaf she finds in the sea? (Ch. 7)

a)
It’s a lucky charm.
b)
It might have come from Sweden.
c)
It belongs to her Uncle Henrik.
21.

Why does Mama warn the girls to avoid people while at the house? (Ch. 7)

a)
To keep Ellen’s identity safe
b)
To avoid catching an illness
c)
To prevent getting lost
22.

What does Mama find to make for dessert? (Ch. 7)

a)
Bread pudding
b)
Applesauce
c)
Baked pears
23.

What does Ellen ask Annemarie about her Star of David necklace? (Ch. 7)

a)
If it’s broken
b)
If it’s safe
c)
If it can be worn again
24.

What does Mama tease Uncle Henrik about? (Ch. 7)

a)
Not keeping his house tidy
b)
Not catching enough fish
c)
Not being brave
25.

Why does Ellen wish to know where her parents are? (Ch. 7)

a)
She feels homesick.
b)
She is worried about their safety.
c)
She thinks they might return soon.
26.

What difference does Annemarie notice about this visit compared to earlier ones? (Ch. 7)

a)
There is no laughter among the adults.
b)
The weather is colder.
c)
Henrik has a new boat.
27.

What does Kirsti name the kitten? (Ch. 8)

a)
Thor, for the God of Thunder
b)
Loki, the Trickster God
c)
Blossom, after the cow
28.

Why does Annemarie laugh at Kirsti’s name for the kitten? (Ch. 8)

a)
The kitten looks too timid for the name.
b)
Kirsti always names things oddly.
c)
The kitten looks more like a girl.
29.

What special treat does Mama serve with breakfast? (Ch. 8)

a)
Cream from the cow
b)
Fresh berries
c)
Hot chocolate
30.

What joke does Annemarie make about the soldiers relocating? (Ch. 8)

a)
They would relocate all the butter.
b)
They relocate kittens to the barn.
c)
They relocate rugs to the attic.
31.

Why does Mama clean Henrik’s house so thoroughly? (Ch. 8)

a)
To prepare for visitors
b)
To celebrate her visit
c)
To make it feel like home
32.

What does Uncle Henrik mean by saying, “Tomorrow will be a day for fishing”? (Ch. 8)

a)
It is a good day to catch fish.
b)
It is code for preparing a rescue.
c)
It is the anniversary of a loved one.
33.

What does Annemarie notice about Uncle Henrik’s demeanor? (Ch. 8)

a)
He seems nervous but determined.
b)
He seems annoyed by Mama’s cleaning.
34.

Why does Uncle Henrik say there has been a death? (Ch. 8)

a)
To explain the gathering in the house
b)
To mourn his lost pet
c)
To explain the fresh flowers in the house
35.

What puzzles Annemarie about Great-aunt Birte? (Ch. 8)

a)
She’s never heard of her before.
b)
She thought Birte lived in Copenhagen.
c)
She thought Birte was a child.
36.

What does the mention of Great-aunt Birte foreshadow? (Ch. 8)

Foreshadow = hint of what is coming

a)
A deeper secret behind the gathering
b)
A family reunion
c)
A visit from the soldiers