Number the Stars

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Number the Stars

• Chapters 9-16

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In what ways is the funeral at Uncle Henriks
different from other funerals?

• The funeral at Uncle Henriks was different from
  others because
• There wasnt anybody in the casket
• The funeral was an escape for the Jews
• There was no Great Aunt Birte

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Think about the situations the Johansens face.
Why might not knowing everything make it easier
to be brave? Why does Mama lie to Annemarie?
Not knowing everything would make it easier to be
brave because you wouldnt know what to be afraid
of.
Mama lies to Annemarie because she and Uncle
Henrik want Annemarie to be a braver person.
4
What is the surprise Ellen received during the
funeral of Great- Aunt Birte? Describe Ellens
reaction to the surprise?
The surprise Ellen receives at Great- aunt
Birtes funeral is her parents.
Ellen was excited and happy to see her parents.
5
How does Mama keep the soldiers from opening the
casket?
Mama keeps the soldiers from opening the casket
by telling the Great- Aunt Birte hade typhus.
6
What is the meaning of the psalm read at the
funeral?
The meaning of the psalm read at the funeral is
to be hopeful and the Jews will be happy once
more.
7
What is in the casket?
Old clothes, jackets, and coats are in the
casket.
8
What does Peter give to the baby? Why?
Peter gives medicine to the baby. Peter gives
medicine to the baby because they dont want to
take the risk of getting caught if the baby is
crying.
9
Peter gives Mr. Rosen a paper-wrapped package.
What instructions does Peter give Mr. Rosen?
Mr. Rosen receives a package from Peter to give
to Uncle Henrik when they are safely in Sweden.
10
Describe the plan that Peter devises to get the
group safely away?
The plan Peter devised to get the group away
safely is for Mama to come twenty minutes after
they left and no sooner.
11
How long is Mama supposed to be long? How long is
she actually gone?
Mama is supposed to be gone for one hour she is
actually gone for several hours.
12
What do you think has happened to Mama?
I think mama has hurt herself.
13
Describe what happens to Mama on the way back
form the boat?
During the way back to the boat mama trips over a
tree root and had to craw back.
14
What does Annemarie find next to the house?
Annemarie found the package that mama was
supposed to give Mr. Rosen next to the house.
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• What instructions does Mama give Annemarie
  concerning the item she found next to the house?

Mama tells Annemarie to get a basket put a napkin
over it and put cheese and bread in there and
run it down to the dock.
16
What story does Annemarie think about on the path
to the boat?
Annemarie thinks about the story Little Red
Riding Hood on the path to the boat.
17
List the main characters in the story that
Annemarie thought about.
?Little Red Riding Hood ?Wolf ?Grandma
18
How are the characters in Little Red Riding Hood
like the ones in Number the Stars?
The characters in Number the Stars are similar to
the ones in Little Red Riding Hood because they
both take paths to go somewhere and they are both
having something trying to be taken away from
them.
19
What are the instructions that Annemarie's mother
gives her in case she is stopped?
Mama tells Annemarie that if she is stopped to
act like a silly empty headed girl taking her
Uncles lunch to him.
20
What does the German soldier find in the packet?
The German soldier finds a handkerchief in the
packet.
21
What is the first thing Annemarie had to try to
do after returning to her uncle's house?
The first thing Annemarie has to do after coming
home is to milk the cow.
22
What is Uncle Henrik's definition of bravery?
Uncle Henriks definition of bravery is to not
think about dangers just think about what you
must do.
23
How does Uncle Henrik get the Rosen's to Sweden?
Uncle Henrik gets the Rosens to Sweden by hiding
them in his hiding place.
24
What does Annemarie learn about Peter?
Annemarie learns that Peter is in the resistance.
25
What is the secret of the handkerchief?
The secret of the handkerchief was to tell Uncle
Henrik that everything was well.