1. What is De Frie Danske?

An illegal newspaper
A pair of shoes
A group of German soldiers
A German dance group
Annemarie's best friend

2. Why do the Nazi's persecute the Rosens?

The Rosens are Jewish
The Rosens are Danish
The Rosens are rich
The Rosens are German
The Rosens are Protestant

3. How does Papa explain Ellen's dark hair to the soldiers?

He tells them that she is a neighbor.
He tells them she is a visiting cousin.
He shows them his wedding picture.
He shows them a picture of Lise.
He shows them a newspaper.

4. What is wrong with Kirsti's shoes?

They are too small.
They are made of green fish skin.
They are stolen.
They are made of lizard skin.
They are too big.

5. Number the Stars is a story about:

A Jewish family trying to escape from the Nazis.
A Nazi family trying to escape from the Germans.
A group of Danish resistance fighters.
A group of German soldiers.
A World War II battle.

6. What did cigarettes mean in the story?

A code word for food
A code word for Danish immigrants
An item to smoke with
A code word for the Jews
A code word for German soldiers

7. What is the surprise Ellen receives during the funeral of Great-aunt Birte?

She receives a puppy.
Her family adopts a new baby.
Her friends are there.
Her parents are there.
She receives a present.

8. Which words best describe Annemarie?

Shy, scared, lonely
Frightened, sad, frustrated
Brave, courageous, smart
Ugly, proud, patriotic
Friendly, silly, forgetful

9. Why did Mama lie to Annemarie?

She didn't want her to tell the soldiers what was happening.
She didn't want her to know her ankle was broken.
She didn't want her to remember Great-aunt Birte.
She didn't want her to tell her friends what was happening.
She wanted Annemarie to be taken.

10. What is the author's purpose in writing this book?

Teach children ways to escape
Teach facts about World War II
Teach about prejudice
Provide evidence that the Nazis hated Jews
Entertain readers with a historical story

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