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What is the most likely reason why Annemarie handed Kirsti a paper doll?
What is the most likely reason why Annemarie handed Kirsti a paper doll?
- Annemarie wanted Kirsti to participate in their game, even though she was a pest. (correct)
- Annemarie was trying to distract Kirsti so that she wouldn't bother them while they played.
- Annemarie was trying to teach Kirsti about the history of the American Civil War.
- Annemarie felt sorry for Kirsti and wanted to make her happy.
What is the best inference about how Annemarie felt about Kirsti wanting to be part of their game?
What is the best inference about how Annemarie felt about Kirsti wanting to be part of their game?
- Annemarie felt that Kirsti was too young to understand the game.
- Annemarie secretly enjoyed having Kirsti around to play with.
- Annemarie resented Kirsti's intrusion and just wanted to play with Ellen.
- Annemarie was annoyed by Kirsti's presence but felt obligated to let her play. (correct)
Which of these options explains Ellen's decision to change the setting of the game to Tivoli?
Which of these options explains Ellen's decision to change the setting of the game to Tivoli?
- Ellen wanted to play a game that was more familiar to Kirsti.
- Ellen wanted to introduce a setting with more excitement and imagination. (correct)
- Ellen felt that Tivoli was a more culturally relevant place for the game.
- Ellen wanted to avoid any potential conflict with Annemarie over their choice of settings.
What is the most likely meaning of Kirsti's statement "It was my birthday. I woke up in the night and I could hear the booms."?
What is the most likely meaning of Kirsti's statement "It was my birthday. I woke up in the night and I could hear the booms."?
What is the overall theme of this excerpt?
What is the overall theme of this excerpt?
What was the significance of the name 'Trofast' given to the dog?
What was the significance of the name 'Trofast' given to the dog?
How did Annemarie feel when she saw the house with Ellen?
How did Annemarie feel when she saw the house with Ellen?
What does the path symbolize in Annemarie's journey to her uncle's house?
What does the path symbolize in Annemarie's journey to her uncle's house?
Which feature of the house is described as crooked?
Which feature of the house is described as crooked?
What role did the meadow's gray kitten play during Annemarie and Ellen's arrival?
What role did the meadow's gray kitten play during Annemarie and Ellen's arrival?
What event were Annemarie and Ellen discussing that caused sadness?
What event were Annemarie and Ellen discussing that caused sadness?
How did Annemarie remember her father reacting to the news of Lise's death?
How did Annemarie remember her father reacting to the news of Lise's death?
What item did Annemarie point out in the room that contained many of Lise's belongings?
What item did Annemarie point out in the room that contained many of Lise's belongings?
What emotion did Ellen express regarding being dead at a young age?
What emotion did Ellen express regarding being dead at a young age?
What did Annemarie do to create a comforting atmosphere before going to sleep?
What did Annemarie do to create a comforting atmosphere before going to sleep?
What common sentiment did both girls share about Lise's wedding dress?
What common sentiment did both girls share about Lise's wedding dress?
How did the weather contribute to the emotions felt by Ellen on the day of Lise's death?
How did the weather contribute to the emotions felt by Ellen on the day of Lise's death?
What assurance did Annemarie give to Ellen regarding her safety?
What assurance did Annemarie give to Ellen regarding her safety?
What gesture did Annemarie make to show her support to Ellen?
What gesture did Annemarie make to show her support to Ellen?
What action does Annemarie take regarding Ellen's necklace?
What action does Annemarie take regarding Ellen's necklace?
How do the Nazi officers differ from the soldiers Annemarie has seen on the street corners?
How do the Nazi officers differ from the soldiers Annemarie has seen on the street corners?
What does Annemarie fear will happen if Kirsti is woken up?
What does Annemarie fear will happen if Kirsti is woken up?
What is the reaction of the officer when he enters the bedroom?
What is the reaction of the officer when he enters the bedroom?
What describes the feelings of Annemarie's parents during the officer's visit?
What describes the feelings of Annemarie's parents during the officer's visit?
What does the officer demand from Annemarie and Ellen when they are gathered in the living room?
What does the officer demand from Annemarie and Ellen when they are gathered in the living room?
What does Annemarie's initial action indicate about her character?
What does Annemarie's initial action indicate about her character?
How does Annemarie feel about the situation with the officers?
How does Annemarie feel about the situation with the officers?
What does Annemarie do as the door opens and light floods into the bedroom?
What does Annemarie do as the door opens and light floods into the bedroom?
What does Ellen struggle with during the approach of the officers?
What does Ellen struggle with during the approach of the officers?
What reason does Mama give for possibly needing to travel alone with the children?
What reason does Mama give for possibly needing to travel alone with the children?
What does Annemarie reveal to Ellen about Uncle Henrik?
What does Annemarie reveal to Ellen about Uncle Henrik?
How does Annemarie feel about Uncle Henrik's home?
How does Annemarie feel about Uncle Henrik's home?
What did Papa's conversation with Uncle Henrik imply about the availability of cigarettes?
What did Papa's conversation with Uncle Henrik imply about the availability of cigarettes?
What might be the significance of the cigarette carton mentioned in the conversation?
What might be the significance of the cigarette carton mentioned in the conversation?
Why does Annemarie find Papa's conversation puzzling?
Why does Annemarie find Papa's conversation puzzling?
What does Mama's willingness to travel alone suggest about her character?
What does Mama's willingness to travel alone suggest about her character?
What concern does Papa express before Mama prepares to leave?
What concern does Papa express before Mama prepares to leave?
What does the mention of fishing indicate about Uncle Henrik's lifestyle?
What does the mention of fishing indicate about Uncle Henrik's lifestyle?
Why does Mama agree to go along with the trip despite Papa's initial disagreement?
Why does Mama agree to go along with the trip despite Papa's initial disagreement?
Flashcards
Kirsti's role
Kirsti's role
Kirsti is Annemarie's younger sister who wants to join the game.
Playing dolls
Playing dolls
Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti play with cut-out dolls, making up stories about them.
Reference to Tivoli
Reference to Tivoli
Tivoli refers to the famous amusement park in Copenhagen that the characters reminisce about.
Gone With the Wind
Gone With the Wind
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Fireworks memory
Fireworks memory
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Kirsti's birthday
Kirsti's birthday
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German occupation effects
German occupation effects
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Lise's Death
Lise's Death
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Star of David
Star of David
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Annemarie's Father
Annemarie's Father
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Rain Metaphor
Rain Metaphor
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Comforting Familiarity
Comforting Familiarity
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Candle's Role
Candle's Role
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Ellen's Wish
Ellen's Wish
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Old Wedding Dress
Old Wedding Dress
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Anger in Grief
Anger in Grief
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Annemarie's command
Annemarie's command
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Ellen's necklace
Ellen's necklace
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Nazi officers' presence
Nazi officers' presence
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Breaking the necklace
Breaking the necklace
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Girls' fear
Girls' fear
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Mother's protective instinct
Mother's protective instinct
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Officer's authority
Officer's authority
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Search of the bedroom
Search of the bedroom
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Kirsti's absence
Kirsti's absence
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Emotional contrast
Emotional contrast
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Mama's Decision
Mama's Decision
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Uncle Henrik
Uncle Henrik
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Dangerous Trip
Dangerous Trip
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Cigarettes Code
Cigarettes Code
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Beautiful Location
Beautiful Location
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Family Connections
Family Connections
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Mama's Strategy
Mama's Strategy
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Ellen's Curiosity
Ellen's Curiosity
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Fishing Conditions
Fishing Conditions
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Copenhagen's Scarcity
Copenhagen's Scarcity
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Trofast's significance
Trofast's significance
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The path to Uncle Henrik's house
The path to Uncle Henrik's house
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Ellen's reaction to the house
Ellen's reaction to the house
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Description of the farmhouse
Description of the farmhouse
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The gray kitten's appearance
The gray kitten's appearance
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- Title: Number the Stars
- Author: Lois Lowry
Publication Information
- Published by: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- City: Boston, New York
- Year: 1989
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