Number the Stars Flashcards 10-13

Questions and Answers

Explain why the soldiers came to the farmhouse.

There were too many people at the house gathering.

Why did they want to see in the casket?

They wanted to see if there really was a body in the casket because it was not opened.

How did Mama stop the soldiers from opening the casket?

Mama told them that Great Aunt Birte died from typhus and that if they opened the casket it would spread the germs.

Why is Peter's reading from the Bible so important?

The psalm talks about the rebuilding of Jerusalem and that he will heal the broken spirits. Peter reads the Psalm just in case the soldiers are still outside listening. He picks the page at random; it is relevant and describes how God helped the Israelites. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the officer slap Mama?

She talked back to the soldier and said that she would open the casket. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't anyone go to defend Mama?

They don't want to start anything with the Germans. They just want them to leave. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Mr. Rosen ask what was in the package that Peter gave him to take to Uncle Henrik?

It's better not to know the truth. Protecting one another by not telling. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Aunt Birte's funeral?

To gather the Jewish people so they could escape to Sweden. Signup and view all the answers

What was in the casket and why was it there?

Clothing to keep the travelers warm during their travel on the sea and blankets. Signup and view all the answers

Where were the Rosens and the other strangers going?

Going to Uncle Henrik's boat to head to Sweden. Signup and view all the answers

What promise did Ellen make to Annemarie?

That she will come back again someday. Signup and view all the answers

What advice on walking the trail did Mrs. Johansen give the Rosens?

She explained that the path was uneven and to feel for roots with your feet. Signup and view all the answers

How did Annemarie pass the time while waiting for her mother?

Annemarie sat in the rocking chair thinking of her father and eventually she fell asleep. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mrs. Johansen on her way back from Uncle Henrik's boat?

She fell and broke her ankle. Signup and view all the answers

Why was she going to Uncle Henrik's boat?

To lead the Jewish people to safety. Signup and view all the answers

What had Mr. Rosen dropped at Uncle Henrik's house that Annemarie found in the grass?

The brown package that Peter gave him to take to Uncle Henrik. Signup and view all the answers

What does Annemarie use as a cover story in order to get the package to Uncle Henrik?

She has lunch for her Uncle that he forgot. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mama tell Annemarie to do if she runs into any soldiers on the path?

To pretend she is just a little girl playing. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Annemarie going to hide that packet?

In the basket under the lunch. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Soldiers at the Farmhouse

Soldiers arrived at the farmhouse due to a large gathering of people.
They were skeptical and sought to verify the contents of the casket.

The Casket Curiosity

Soldiers questioned the necessity to examine the casket, which had not been opened.

Mama's Intervention

Mama prevented the soldiers from opening the casket by claiming it contained a body infected with typhus, warning them of germ spread.

Peter's Bible Reading

Peter read a Psalm that referenced the rebuilding of Jerusalem and healing of spirits, relevant to the situation and potentially influential on the soldiers outside.

Mama’s Defiance

The officer slapped Mama after she spoke back, insisting she would open the casket.

Lack of Support for Mama

No one intervened to help Mama due to fears of escalating tensions with the German soldiers.

Mr. Rosen's Discretion

Mr. Rosen chose not to ask about the package given by Peter, believing ignorance would protect them.

Purpose of Aunt Birte's Funeral

The funeral served as a cover for gathering Jewish people for their escape to Sweden.

Contents of the Casket

The casket contained warm clothing and blankets for the travelers heading to Sweden.

Destination of the Rosen's

The Rosen family and others were en route to Uncle Henrik's boat for their escape.

Ellen's Promise

Ellen promised Annemarie that she would return someday.

Mrs. Johansen's Advice

Mrs. Johansen advised the Rosen family to be cautious of the uneven trail and to feel for roots as they walked.

Annemarie's Waiting

While waiting for her mother, Annemarie sat in a rocking chair, reminiscing about her father before eventually falling asleep.

Accident on the Return Trip

Mrs. Johansen broke her ankle while returning from Uncle Henrik's boat.

Purpose of the Trip to the Boat

Mrs. Johansen's intention was to guide the Jewish people toward safety.

Lost Item Found by Annemarie

Annemarie found the brown package that Mr. Rosen had dropped at Uncle Henrik's home.

Annemarie's Cover Story

To get the package to Uncle Henrik undetected, Annemarie claimed she was bringing lunch he had forgotten.

Instructions for Soldier Encounters

Mama instructed Annemarie to act like a playful little girl if she encountered any soldiers on the path.

Hiding the Package

Annemarie planned to conceal the package in a basket under the lunch items.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 10 to 13 of 'Number the Stars' with these flashcards. Explore key events and character actions that drove the storyline during these critical moments. Perfect for quick revision or group study sessions.