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WorksheetsNumber the Stars Chapters 4 and 5
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
During a lively classroom discussion, Olivia asks: What is the name of Annemarie’s younger sister?
Ellen
Kirsti
Lise
Inge
Imagine you’re playing a game of pretend with Samuel and Sophia! When the soldiers come to Annemarie’s apartment, who is Ellen pretending to be?
Annemarie’s cousin
Annemarie’s sister
Annemarie’s friend
Annemarie’s neighbor
Imagine Maya is helping Ellen stay safe. What special item does Ellen wear to keep her identity a secret?
A red scarf
A Star of David necklace
A blue ribbon
A hat
Imagine Harper and Arjun are hiding in Annemarie’s apartment when German soldiers suddenly arrive. What are the soldiers searching for?
Food
Hidden people
Money
Weapons
Imagine Priya, Luna, and Mason are reading the story together. When the soldiers arrive, who quickly removes Ellen’s necklace?
Annemarie
Mrs. Johansen
Kirsti
Mr. Johansen
During the soldiers’ tense visit, Maya and Emma are discussing who showed the most bravery and quick thinking. Who do you think they’re talking about?
Kirsti
Annemarie
Ellen
Mrs. Rosen
Kai, Sophia, and Grace are discussing Chapter 4. Can you help them by picking the best one-sentence summary of the main idea?
The girls play outside in the park.
The Johansen family must protect Ellen from the German soldiers.
Kirsti gets a new pair of shoes.
The family celebrates a birthday.
Imagine you’re discussing Chapter 5 with Arjun and Lily. How does Annemarie’s mother bravely handle the tense moment with the soldiers?
She hides Ellen’s necklace.
She calmly answers the soldiers’ questions.
She runs away from the soldiers.
She tells the truth about Ellen.
Imagine you’re discussing the story with Kai and Scarlett. Why do you think the author describes the soldiers’ visit to the Johansen apartment?
To show how dangerous the situation is for Ellen and her family
To introduce a new character
To describe Danish food
To explain the history of Denmark
Avery and Anika are discussing Annemarie’s clever actions when the soldiers visit. Which piece of evidence from the text best shows Annemarie’s quick thinking?
She offers the soldiers tea.
She quickly removes Ellen’s necklace and hides it in her hand.
She hides under the bed.
She tells Kirsti to be quiet.
Imagine William and Ava are watching Annemarie and Kirsti as the soldiers visit. How would William describe the differences in how Annemarie and Kirsti react? Which statement is most accurate?
Both girls are frightened and hide.
Annemarie is calm and brave, while Kirsti is curious and unafraid.
Annemarie cries, but Kirsti laughs.
Both girls pretend to be asleep.
Imagine you’re discussing the story with Scarlett, Nora, and Aria. Why do you think the author had Ellen pretend to be Annemarie’s sister? What does this clever plan reveal about the characters?
It shows that Ellen wants to be part of the family.
It demonstrates the Johansens’ willingness to risk their safety to protect Ellen.
It makes the story more confusing.
It helps Kirsti make a new friend.
Ava, Benjamin, and Henry are discussing Chapters 4 and 5. Which event do you think best captures the spirit of true friendship?
Annemarie and Ellen walking to school together.
Annemarie’s family risking their safety to protect Ellen.
Kirsti telling a story.
The soldiers searching the apartment.
Avery and Henry are discussing Chapters 4 and 5. Avery says, "I think Annemarie and Ellen are more than just classmates." Based on what you’ve read, what can you infer about Annemarie and Ellen’s relationship?
They are casual acquaintances.
They are close friends who trust each other deeply.
They are rivals.
They do not get along.
Lily and Aiden are reading Chapters 4 and 5 together. How does the author keep them (and you!) on the edge of their seats with suspense?
By describing the weather in detail.
By showing the tension and fear during the soldiers’ search for Ellen.
By introducing new characters.
By explaining the rules of the apartment.
