Questions and Answers
When does Henrik leave for his boat?
After everyone arrives for his boat.
What does Annemarie do when her mother tells her to go to bed?
Annemarie shook her head and stays.
What woke Annemarie up?
Headlights shining through the window and a car door slam.
Who pounds on the door during the gathering around the casket at Uncle Henrik's house?
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What question did Annemarie realize the soldier was asking her?
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What does Annemarie do when the German soldier asks her about who died?
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What does the German soldier ask Mama about the coffin?
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What reason did Mama give for the casket not being opened?
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What did the soldier do to Mama for her answer?
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What does the German tell Mama not to do until they leave?
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What is the casket at Uncle Henrik's house filled with?
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What item from the casket does Peter give to Ellen?
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In what does Mama wrap the baby?
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What did Peter give the baby and why?
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Why does Peter tell the group that they will need warm clothes?
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What does Mama give everyone in the group?
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What did Peter give to Mr. Rosen?
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Who leads the first group of people to the boat?
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How long should Mama wait before she takes the second group to Henrik?
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What does Peter tell Mama to do once she has delivered the Rosens to Henrik?
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What happened to Mr. Rosen just outside the kitchen door?
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What does Ellen promise to Annemarie as they part?
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Who does Annemarie think about while she is waiting for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?
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What does Annemarie do as she is waiting for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?
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Who else had tripped coming out of the door?
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What childhood story does Annemarie tell herself on the trip to her Uncle's boat to deliver a package?
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How many German soldiers does Annemarie see when she is on her way to deliver a package to her uncle's boat?
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What does Annemarie do when she comes upon the German soldiers?
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Who did Annemarie have to act like to fool the soldiers?
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What had the soldiers taken from the basket?
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What had the German soldiers done with the loaf of bread?
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Why does Annemarie say her uncle won't eat fish?
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What does the German soldier tell Annemarie that the dogs smell in the basket?
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What did the soldiers find in the packet?
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Why was Kirsti upset with Ellen?
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Study Notes
Key Events and Characters
- Henrik departs for his boat after all guests arrive at his house.
- Annemarie defies her mother's command to go to bed, choosing to stay awake instead.
- Annemarie wakes from sleep due to headlights and a car door slamming.
Confrontation with Soldiers
- Nazi soldiers pound on the door during the gathering around Uncle Henrik's casket.
- Annemarie realizes the German soldier is questioning her about the identity of the deceased.
- She lies, saying the coffin contains "Great-aunt Birte."
Casket and Deception
- The soldier inquires why the coffin is closed, prompting Mama to claim Birte died of Typhus.
- The soldier reacts violently by slapping Mama for her answer and prohibits her from opening the casket.
Contents of the Casket
- The casket is filled with folded blankets and clothing, not a body.
- Peter gives Ellen a small winter jacket from the casket.
- Mama wraps a baby in Kirsti's thick red sweater, while Peter provides medicine to silence the baby.
Preparation for Departure
- Peter indicates the need for warm clothing due to the upcoming cold journey.
- Mama distributes a small package of food: cheese, bread, and apples prepared by Annemarie.
- Peter gives Mr. Rosen a packet intended for Uncle Henrik.
Group Movement and Safety
- Peter leads the first group to the boat, instructing Mama to wait 20 minutes before taking the next group.
- After delivering the Rosens, Mama is advised to stay in the shadows along the back path.
- Mr. Rosen trips on a loose step while leaving the kitchen.
Emotional Moments and Thoughts
- As they part, Ellen promises Annemarie she will return someday.
- Annemarie contemplates her father while waiting for her mother's return from the boat.
- She drifts back to sleep while waiting.
Journey to the Boat
- Annemarie recalls the childhood story of Little Red Riding-Hood during her trip to deliver a package.
- On her way, she encounters four German soldiers and two dogs.
- Annemarie greets the soldiers cheerfully, wishing them good morning.
Acting and Risk
- To deceive the soldiers, Annemarie pretends to be her younger sister, Kirsti.
- The soldiers take a loaf of bread from her basket and throw it to their dogs.
Tension with German Soldiers
- Annemarie claims her uncle dislikes the smell of fish, deflecting suspicion.
- A German soldier indicates their dogs smell meat in her basket, raising the stakes.
- The packet reveals only a handkerchief, avoiding further scrutiny.
Interpersonal Dynamics
- Kirsti expresses disappointment towards Ellen for not waking her up to say goodbye.
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Test your knowledge of the key events and characters from 'Number the Stars'. This quiz covers significant moments, such as Annemarie's defiance and the confrontation with Nazi soldiers. Dive into the themes of deception and bravery depicted in this historical narrative.