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Number the Stars: Chapters 1-4
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Question 1
1.
Who is the protagonist of 'Number the Stars' in Chapter 1?
Mr. Rosen
Mrs. Johansen
Ellen Rosen
Annemarie Johansen
Question 2
2.
What is the setting of the story in Chapter 1?
Berlin, Germany during WWII
Copenhagen, Denmark during WWII
London, England during WWII
Paris, France during WWII
Question 3
3.
How is Annemarie’s relationship with Ellen defined in Chapter 1?
Classmates
Best Friends
Sisters
Cousins
Question 4
4.
What do Annemarie, Kirsti, and Ellen face on their way back from school in Chapter 1?
They lose their way home
They find a treasure box
They encounter soldiers
They are chased by a stray dog
Question 5
5.
In chapter 1, who are the 'soldiers' referred to in the story?
German soldiers
British soldiers
American soldiers
Russian soldiers
Question 6
6.
How does Annemarie feel toward the soldiers in Chapter 1?
Excited
Indifferent
Grateful
Scared
Question 7
7.
How are the streets of Copenhagen different now from before the war?
Many new shops have opened
They are cleaner
They are filled with soldiers and military vehicles
There are more houses
Question 8
8.
What curfew rule is now imposed in Denmark?
No going out on weekends
People cannot leave their homes after 6 p.m.
All residents must be home by midnight
People must stay indoors after 8 p.m.
Question 9
9.
What has become scarce as a result of the war in Denmark?
Houses
Certain foods and goods
Parks
Schools
Question 10
10.
In 'Number the Stars' Chapter 1, how long have the soldiers been in the city?
Three years
Two years
Four years
One year
Question 11
11.
Who is unhappy about the soldiers' presence in 'Number the Stars'?
The German government
The Danish people
The soldiers
The Swedish government
Question 12
12.
What impact have the soldiers had on the city in 'Number the Stars'?
They brought peace
They boosted the city's tourism
They have improved the economy
They have imposed restrictions and fear
Question 13
13.
Why is Kirsti often unaware of the gravity of the situation they're in?
She does not care about the situation
She is not intelligent
She is always distracted
Her family purposely protects her innocence
Question 14
14.
What were the Danes resisting in 'Number the Stars'?
Poverty
Disease
Nazi occupation
Unemployment
Question 15
15.
What is the significance of the 'de frie danske' mentioned in chapter 1?
It's a school's name
It's the name of a city
It's a Danish resistance newspaper
It's a type of food
Question 16
16.
Why does Ellen Rosen come to stay with the Johansens?
Her family is hiding from the Nazis
Her parents are on a business trip
She is visiting for a weekend
Her house was destroyed
Question 17
17.
What happened to Annemarie's older sister?
She is studying abroad
She is at war
She died earlier
She lives in another city
Question 18
18.
Who is King Christian X in 'Number the Stars'?
A fairy tale character
The protagonist's uncle
The king of Denmark
The king of Germany
Question 19
19.
How does King Christian X interact with his people in the story?
He often rides unguarded in the streets
He does not interact with them
He hides in his castle
He runs a shop in town
Question 20
20.
Why do the Danish people respect King Christian X?
He is very wealthy
He is a great warrior
He throws lavish parties
He symbolizes their pride and freedom
Question 21
21.
Why does King Christian X ride every morning without bodyguards?
He's trained in martial arts
He doesn't believe in security
To show he is unafraid and trusts his people
His bodyguards are sick
Question 22
22.
Why didn't Denmark fight back against Germany in 'Number the Stars'?
Germany had a larger, more powerful army
Denmark was too far away
Denmark supported Germany
Denmark had no army
Question 23
23.
When did Lise die according to the novel 'Number the Stars'?
In the middle of the novel
Lise didn't die in the novel
At the end of the novel
Before the novel starts
Question 24
24.
What detail about Lise's engagement does Annemarie recall in the early chapters?
The trunk filled with items for her married life
The elaborately detailed engagement ring
Her fiance leaving the country to avoid Nazis
An extravagant engagement party
Question 25
25.
Who is Peter Neilsen in the book 'Number the Stars'?
Annemarie's father
Annemarie's older sister's fiance
Annemarie's younger brother
A German soldier
Question 26
26.
Why does Peter Neilsen visit Annemarie's family?
To bring news and for secret discussions
To ask for food
To protect them from soldiers
He is lost
Question 27
27.
Who is Mrs. Hirsch in 'Number the Stars'?
Annemarie's aunt
The owner of a button-and-thread shop
A school teacher
Ellen's mother
Question 28
28.
Why was the disappearance of Mrs. Hirsch significant?
She was main character Annemarie's relative
She had important information about the war
She was Jewish and it signalled danger
She was responsible for the town's rations
Question 29
29.
Why are items like sugar and butter rationed in the story?
Because of World War II shortages
The store ran out
Due to a local famine
The characters are poor
Question 30
30.
How do the Nazis treat the Jews in Number the Stars?
They treat them equally
They ignore them
They admire them
They oppress and persecute them
Question 31
31.
Why do the Danish people have a curfew in 'Number the Stars'?
German occupation
Parents' rules
City regulations
Natural disasters
Question 32
32.
What did Peter bring for Annemarie and Kirsti?
A book
A doll
A necklace
A seashell
Question 33
33.
Why is Peter's visit to Annemarie's family unusual?
He is followed by soldiers
He has a hurt leg
It is late at night
He never visited before
Question 34
34.
What happens to Annemarie's friendship with Ellen in chapter 4?
They stop being friends
It becomes stronger
It becomes weaker
Annemarie becomes jealous of Ellen
Question 35
35.
Why was Kirsti upset in Chapter 4?
Her new shoes were made of fish skin
Her shoes were too small
The shoes were not her favorite color
Her new shoes were old and worn out
Question 36
36.
What was supposed to be the material of Kirsti’s new shoes?
Leather
Rubber
Suede
Cotton
Question 37
37.
How did Annemarie react to Kirsti’s new shoes?
She was upset but concealed her feelings
She told Kirsti they were ugly
She laughed out loud
She was envious and wanted a pair
Question 38
38.
What is the significance of Kirsti's new shoes being made of fish skin?
It shows Kirsti's love for fish
It illustrates a latest fashion trend
It signifies the family's wealth
It shows the severity of wartime shortages
Question 39
39.
What is the name of the amusement park the girls talk about in chapter 4?
Disneyland
Tivoli Gardens
Central Park
Universal Studios
Question 40
40.
What did Kirsti mistakenly believe was fireworks in 'Number the Stars'?
4th of July celebration
New Year's celebration
bombing
a German victory party
Question 41
41.
Why did the Danish destroy their own ships in Number the Stars?
Because they were old and unusable
To prove their loyalty to the Nazis
To prevent the Nazis from using them
To make a statement against war
Question 42
42.
Why did Mrs. Rosen in 'Number the Stars' light candles in Chapter 4?
Power outage
Candlelight dinner
For the Jewish Sabbath
For a birthday party
Question 43
43.
Why did Mr and Mrs Rosen have to leave in 'Number the Stars' chapters 1-4?
They went on a vacation
They were visiting relatives
They were hiding from the Nazis
They moved for a new job
Question 44
44.
Why was it important for the Rosens to leave their daughter, Ellen, behind?
They didn't have enough space
Ellen had school
Ellen wanted to stay
For her safety
Question 45
45.
Why did the families in 'Number the Stars' have black curtains in their homes?
To obey the blackout rules during war
To block the sunlight
For decorative purposes
Black curtains were cheaper
Question 46
46.
Why is Papa happy to have 'three daughters' again?
He adopted another girl
He loves having a noisy house
Ellen is safe with them
Lise returned