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Why does Annemarie describe one of the soldiers as looking like a 'silly giraffe'?
Why does Annemarie describe one of the soldiers as looking like a 'silly giraffe'?
- To show her fear of the soldier by associating him with a wild animal.
- To emphasize his height and awkward appearance in a humorous way. (correct)
- To provide a precise physical description to her family to help identify him later.
- To make a serious situation seem less threatening to her mother and Mrs. Rosen.
How does the text suggest that daily life in Copenhagen has been impacted by the Nazi occupation?
How does the text suggest that daily life in Copenhagen has been impacted by the Nazi occupation?
- The resistance is causing increased tension and heightened military presence from the soldiers.
- Children are no longer allowed to play in the streets.
- There has been recent public news reports about bomb attacks.
- Families now have to gather to have water instead of real coffee for their daily routine. (correct)
What is the primary purpose of Annemarie's attempt to present a 'cheerful greeting' to her mother?
What is the primary purpose of Annemarie's attempt to present a 'cheerful greeting' to her mother?
- To distract herself from the soldier encounter.
- To demonstrate her good mood and not the bad encounter.
- To reassure her mother and present an image of normality and calm. (correct)
- To avoid talking about her spelling test specifically.
What does the phrase 'They must be edgy because of the latest Resistance incidents' imply about the soldiers' behavior?
What does the phrase 'They must be edgy because of the latest Resistance incidents' imply about the soldiers' behavior?
What is the main contrast between Kirsti's and Annemarie's account of the encounter with the soldiers?
What is the main contrast between Kirsti's and Annemarie's account of the encounter with the soldiers?
What was the 'birthday celebration' that Mama described to Kirsti?
What was the 'birthday celebration' that Mama described to Kirsti?
Why did Ellen say she had to go home on Thursday?
Why did Ellen say she had to go home on Thursday?
What was significant about the Rosens' Friday evenings?
What was significant about the Rosens' Friday evenings?
Why did Annemarie describe Ellen as 'lucky' when they saw them going to the synagogue?
Why did Annemarie describe Ellen as 'lucky' when they saw them going to the synagogue?
What is the best way to describe the tone of Mrs. Rosen's conversation with Annemarie's mother?
What is the best way to describe the tone of Mrs. Rosen's conversation with Annemarie's mother?
What does Annemarie's memory of Lise usually evoke in her?
What does Annemarie's memory of Lise usually evoke in her?
Why was Papa amused when a German soldier asked about the man on horseback?
Why was Papa amused when a German soldier asked about the man on horseback?
What was Mama working on the evening Annemarie and Papa discussed the King?
What was Mama working on the evening Annemarie and Papa discussed the King?
What was significant about the boy's response to the German soldier, when he asked about the king, according to the story related by Papa?
What was significant about the boy's response to the German soldier, when he asked about the king, according to the story related by Papa?
What question does Annemarie ask her father that indicates concern about the King's role?
What question does Annemarie ask her father that indicates concern about the King's role?
Why does Annemarie instruct Ellen to remove her necklace?
Why does Annemarie instruct Ellen to remove her necklace?
What does Annemarie do to remove Ellen's necklace, when it does not open?
What does Annemarie do to remove Ellen's necklace, when it does not open?
How are the Nazi officers in the bedroom described compared to the ones Annemarie has previously seen?
How are the Nazi officers in the bedroom described compared to the ones Annemarie has previously seen?
What is the primary reason for Mama's request that the children not be awakened?
What is the primary reason for Mama's request that the children not be awakened?
Besides the girls' belongings in the bedroom, what other items are mentioned during the search?
Besides the girls' belongings in the bedroom, what other items are mentioned during the search?
Flashcards
What is the Resistance?
What is the Resistance?
A group of people who secretly oppose an occupying force or government.
What is 'De Frie Danske'?
What is 'De Frie Danske'?
A reference to the Danish underground newspaper, 'De Frie Danske,' which published news about the Danish resistance.
What was the Nazi Occupation of Denmark?
What was the Nazi Occupation of Denmark?
The Nazi occupation of Denmark was a period where the German Nazi regime controlled the country.
What is 'uneasy'?
What is 'uneasy'?
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What is a low voice?
What is a low voice?
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Bodyguard
Bodyguard
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Protecting
Protecting
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Respect for Authority
Respect for Authority
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Occupation
Occupation
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Surrender
Surrender
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What was different about the Nazi officers who came to Annemarie's house?
What was different about the Nazi officers who came to Annemarie's house?
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What was Ellen wearing when the Nazi officers arrived?
What was Ellen wearing when the Nazi officers arrived?
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What did Annemarie do to protect Ellen?
What did Annemarie do to protect Ellen?
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Why were the Nazi officers searching Annemarie's family's house?
Why were the Nazi officers searching Annemarie's family's house?
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How did the Nazi officers treat Annemarie and her sister?
How did the Nazi officers treat Annemarie and her sister?
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What is Rosh Hashanah?
What is Rosh Hashanah?
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How did Mrs. Rosen light the Sabbath candles?
How did Mrs. Rosen light the Sabbath candles?
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What is 'scuttling'?
What is 'scuttling'?
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How did Annemarie feel after learning about the scuttling?
How did Annemarie feel after learning about the scuttling?
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What is a synagogue service?
What is a synagogue service?
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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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