Number the Stars: Questions Chapters 9 to 12

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Number the StarsQuestions Chapters 9 to 12
By MacKenzie Acton Katie Allee
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In what ways is the funeral at Uncle Henricks
different from other funerals?

• The funeral at Uncle Henricks was different from
  other funerals because it wasnt really a
  funeral, it was a gathering of Jews and people
  usually talk about the good times and bring food
  for the family.

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Why might not knowing everything make it easier
to be brave? Why does Mama lie to Annemarie?

• Knowing everything might not make it easier
  because you may get scared if you know
  everything. Mama lies to Annemarie to keep her
  safe and to protect her.

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What is the present that Ellen receives during
Great Aunt Birtes funeral? Describe Ellens
reaction to the surprise.

• During Great Aunt Birtes funeral, Ellens
  parents come back. Her reaction to this is she
  squeals and cries in delight. She also acts like
  a little girl.

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How does Mama keep the soldiers from opening the
casket?

• Mama keeps the soldiers from opening the casket
  by telling them that Great-Aunt Birte had typhus
  and the germs might still be contagious.

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What is the meaning of the psalm read at the
funeral?

• The meaning of the psalm read at the funeral was
  to keep the Jews protected while they were on
  their journey to Sweden. It also meant to help
  rebuild the Jews homes.

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What is in the casket??

• Inside the casket there are bundles of warm
  clothes for the Jews.

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What does Peter give to the baby? Why?

• Peter gives the baby anesthetics so it would go
  to sleep and not cry during the night journey.

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Peter gives Mr. Rosen a paper-wrapped package.
What instructions does Peter give Mr. Rosen?

• Peter gives Mr. Rosen a paper-wrapped package and
  tells him to give the package to Henrick
  immediately.

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Describe the plan that peter devises to get the
group safely away?

• The plan that Peter devises to get the group
  safely away is to wait twenty minutes after he
  leaves so that it doesnt look suspicious. Then
  to come directly back to the house after youve
  seen the Rosens to Henrick.

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How long is Mama supposed to be gone? How long is
Mama actually gone?

• Mama is supposed to be gone around an hour. But
  Mama is actually gone for about two hours.

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What do you think has happened to Mama?

• We think that Mama falls and breaks or sprains
  her ankle in the dark and she cant get up so she
  has to drag herself back home.

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Describe what happens to Mama on the way back
form the boat.
When Mama was coming back from the boat she
tripped on a root and fell, which caused her to
sprain or break her ankle.
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What does Annemarie find next to the house?

• Annemarie finds the package that Peter gave to
  Mr. Rosen the night of the funeral.

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What instructions does Mama give Annemarie
concerning the item she found next to the house?

• The instructions Mama gives Annemarie concerning
  the item she found next to the house was to hide
  it in a basket, and cover it with food. Mama also
  told Annemarie that she had to act like a silly
  little girl taking lunch to her forgetful uncle.

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What story does Annemarie think about on the path
to the boat?

• The story that Annemarie thinks about on the
  path to the boat was Little Red Riding Hood.

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List the main characters in the story that
Annemarie thought about.

• The main characters that Annemarie thought about
  were the Grandma, Wolf, and Little Red Riding
  Hood.

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How are the characters in Little Red Riding Hood
like the ones in Number the Stars?

• The characters in Little Red Riding Hood are like
  the ones in Number the Stars because Annemarie
  was carrying a basket to Uncle Henrick and it was
  very important. In Little Red Riding Hood, Red
  was carrying a basket to her Grandmother and the
  contents of it were also very important.

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What are the instructions that Annemarie's mother
gives her in case she is stopped?

• The instructions that Annemaries mother gives
  her in case she is stopped is to act like a silly
  little, empty-headed girl.

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What does the German soldier find in the packet?

• The German soldier found a white handkerchief
  in the package.

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What is the first thing Annemarie had to try to
do after returning to her uncle's house?

• The first thing Annemarie tried to do when she
  got back to her Uncles house was to milk Blossom
  , the cow.

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What is Uncle Henrik's definition of bravery?

• Uncle Henricks definition of bravery is thinking
  of what you must do.

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How does Uncle Henrik get the Rosens to Sweden?

• Uncle Henrick gets the Rosens to Sweden by his
  secret spot in his boats hull.

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What does Annemarie learn about Peter?

• Annemarie learns that Peter is part of The Free
  Danes resistance group.

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What is the secret of the handkerchief?

• The secret of the handkerchief was that it had a
  scent that attracted dogs and when they sniffed
  it, they would lose their sense of smell.