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Why was Ellen initially supposed to be at home on the night in question?
Why was Ellen initially supposed to be at home on the night in question?
- Her family was planning a large celebration for her birthday.
- Her family was planning to participate in a play in the town square.
- Her family was planning to go out to visit relatives.
- Her family was planning a New Year's celebration at home. (correct)
What was the main reason the mood at the Johansen's house was not full of laughter and chatter?
What was the main reason the mood at the Johansen's house was not full of laughter and chatter?
- Ellen's visit was unexpected and disruptive, and everyone was thrown off balance.
- Mama was upset that the Rosens did not include them in their celebration.
- Everyone was aware the Nazis had taken the lists of Jewish people, so they were worried. (correct)
- They did not have enough food to serve a good meal, so everyone was a bit disappointed.
What did Mama promise Kirsti to persuade her to sleep with her and Papa?
What did Mama promise Kirsti to persuade her to sleep with her and Papa?
- A new pair of sparkly shoes if she agreed.
- An extra big scoop of ice cream after dinner.
- A special story about a princess, just for her.
- A story about a king and queen, just for her. (correct)
What information caused concern among Annemarie, her parents, and Ellen?
What information caused concern among Annemarie, her parents, and Ellen?
Which of the following best describes Kirsti's attitude during the events described?
Which of the following best describes Kirsti's attitude during the events described?
What detail in Annemarie's story made it clear to Kirsti that it was not a true story?
What detail in Annemarie's story made it clear to Kirsti that it was not a true story?
How does the text contrast the fairy tale kings with King Christian X?
How does the text contrast the fairy tale kings with King Christian X?
What did King Christian X do each morning that showed his connection to the public?
What did King Christian X do each morning that showed his connection to the public?
Why was it common for Danish children to be familiar with fairy tales?
Why was it common for Danish children to be familiar with fairy tales?
What is the primary purpose of the first paragraph concerning the soldiers?
What is the primary purpose of the first paragraph concerning the soldiers?
Flashcards
Nazi arrest plan
Nazi arrest plan
The Nazi regime's plan to detain all Jewish people residing in Denmark.
Synagogue list
Synagogue list
A list containing the names and addresses of Jewish individuals within a community.
Nazi confiscation of lists
Nazi confiscation of lists
The act of the Nazi regime confiscating the synagogue lists.
Quiet tension
Quiet tension
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Refugee
Refugee
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Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Palace
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Jubilee
Jubilee
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Fairy Tale
Fairy Tale
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King Christian X
King Christian X
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King Christian X's Morning Ride
King Christian X's Morning Ride
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- Title: Number the Stars
- Author: Lois Lowry
Publication Details
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- City: Boston, New York
- Year: 1989
Summary
- The book describes the events of 1943 during the German occupation of Denmark.
- Ten-year-old Annemarie helps shelter a Jewish friend from the Nazis.
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