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Number the Stars Ch. 9-12 REVIEW

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does Annemarie accuse Uncle Henrik of lying? (Ch. 9)

a)
She realizes there is no Great-aunt Birte.
b)
She overheard him speaking in code.
c)
She sees soldiers outside.
2.

What does Uncle Henrik say about bravery? (Ch. 9)

a)
It is something you are born with.
b)
It is easier if you don’t know everything.
c)
It is something you can fake.
3.

Why does Annemarie decide not to tell Ellen the truth about Great-aunt Birte? (Ch. 9)

a)
She is told to keep the secret.
b)
She wants to protect Ellen from fear.
c)
She is afraid Ellen will leave.
4.

Who arrives at the house as the night goes on? (Ch. 9)

a)

Members of the Resistance and Jewish families

b)
Henrik’s fishing crew
c)
Annemarie’s family from Copenhagen
5.

What does Uncle Henrik mean when he says, "It is Great-aunt Birte who never was"? (Ch. 9)

a)
He is acknowledging the lie about Birte.
b)
He is referring to someone who passed long ago.
c)
He is saying Birte is hiding elsewhere.
6.

What makes Annemarie compare this gathering to Lise’s funeral? (Ch. 9)

a)
The candles and flowers
b)
The people wearing dark clothing
c)
The lack of food brought by mourners
7.

What role does Peter Neilsen play when he arrives? (Ch. 9)

a)
He gives instructions to the group.
b)
He brings food for the mourners.
c)
He helps hide the casket.
8.

Why does the officer question the closed casket? (Ch. 10)

a)
He suspects it contains weapons.
b)
He thinks it is unusual for a funeral.
c)
He believes it hides something.
9.

What excuse does Mama give for not opening the casket? (Ch. 10)

a)
It is locked.
b)
Aunt Birte died of typhus.
c)
It is too heavy.
10.

How does the officer react to Mama’s suggestion to open the casket? (Ch. 10)

a)
He agrees and waits for it to be opened.
b)
He slaps Mama and tells her to stop.
c)
He demands the casket be moved.
11.

What does the officer extinguishing the candle symbolize? (Ch. 10)

a)
A gesture of respect for the dead
b)
The dominance and control of the Nazis
c)
The danger of keeping the casket closed
12.

Why does Ellen remain silent during the encounter with the officers? (Ch. 10)

a)
She is afraid of revealing her identity.
b)
She is pretending to be asleep.
c)
She is overwhelmed with sadness.
13.

Why does Annemarie not cry during the officer’s interrogation? (Ch. 10)

a)
She is trying to be brave.
b)
She doesn’t feel scared.
c)
She is too tired to react.
14.

What did Annemarie discover inside the casket? (Ch. 11)

a)
A stack of blankets and clothes
b)
A letter for Henrik
c)

Medical supplies

15.

Why does Peter insist on giving the baby medicine? (Ch. 11)

a)
To keep her warm
b)
To ensure she stays asleep
c)
To make her eat quietly
16.

What does Mama give to the baby’s mother to keep her warm? (Ch. 11)

a)
Kirsti’s red sweater
b)
An extra blanket
c)
A coat from the casket
17.

Why does Peter refuse to tell Mr. Rosen what is in the packet? (Ch. 11)

a)
He doesn’t trust Mr. Rosen.
b)
To protect him from fear and danger.
c)
He doesn’t know the contents himself.
18.

What is the plan for the Rosens’ escape? (Ch. 11)

a)
They will hide in the barn until morning.
b)
Mama will take them to Henrik’s boat in groups.
c)
Henrik will come to pick them up at the house.
19.

What emotion does Mama display as she helps the Rosens prepare? (Ch. 11)

a)
Calm determination
b)
Overwhelming sadness
c)
Exhausted frustration
20.

Why does Peter say goodbye to Annemarie? (Ch. 11)

a)
He needs to deliver the package alone.
b)
He won’t return to Henrik’s house.
c)
He is going to a Resistance meeting.
21.

What memory does Annemarie recall about the Rosens? (Ch. 11)

a)
Their Sabbath rituals in Copenhagen
b)
Their participation in a school play
c)
Their love for the sea
22.

What does Annemarie realize about Uncle Henrik’s role in the escape? (Ch. 11)

a)
He will take the Rosens to Sweden in his boat.
b)
He will act as a decoy to distract soldiers.
c)
He is preparing a fake cargo.
23.

Why does Mama insist on walking ahead of the Rosens? (Ch. 12)

a)
She knows the path well.
b)
She wants to distract the soldiers.
c)
She is looking for Uncle Henrik.
24.

What does Ellen whisper to Annemarie before leaving? (Ch. 12)

a)
"We’ll see each other soon."
b)
"I'll come back someday."
c)
"Take care of Mama for me."
25.

Why does Annemarie imagine Mama will return quickly? (Ch. 12)

a)
Mama can travel faster if she is alone.
b)
Mama left before Annemarie fell asleep.
c)
The boat is very close to the house.
26.

What time does Annemarie fall asleep? (Ch. 12)

a)
Midnight
b)
2:30 AM
c)
3:00 AM
27.

Why is the waiting harder for those left behind? (Ch. 12)

a)
They have more time to feel fear.
b)
They miss their loved ones.
c)
They don’t know what’s happening.
28.

Why does Annemarie worry when she wakes up? (Ch. 12)

a)
Mama hasn’t returned yet.
b)
She hears soldiers outside.
c)
She can’t find Ellen.
29.

What does Annemarie notice about the light outside? (Ch. 12)

a)
It is unusually bright for night.
b)
It signals dawn is approaching.
c)
It makes it harder to see.
30.

Where does Annemarie look for Mama first? (Ch. 12)

a)
Upstairs in the bedrooms
b)
By the casket in the living room
c)
On the path to the boat
31.

What does Annemarie think when she sees Uncle Henrik’s messy room? (Ch. 12)

a)
He really needs a wife.
b)
He won’t return tonight.
c)
He must be asleep elsewhere.
32.

Where does Annemarie find Mama? (Ch. 12)

a)
At the beginning of the path, lying on the ground.
b)
Inside the barn, feeding Blossom.
c)
On the steps, waiting for her.