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What are some characteristics about Annemarie? (Select all that apply)
What are some characteristics about Annemarie? (Select all that apply)
What are some characteristics about Ellen? (Select all that apply)
What are some characteristics about Ellen? (Select all that apply)
What are some characteristics about Kirsti? (Select all that apply)
What are some characteristics about Kirsti? (Select all that apply)
What are some characteristics about 'The Giraffe'? (Select all that apply)
What are some characteristics about 'The Giraffe'? (Select all that apply)
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What are the five chapters? (Select all that apply)
What are the five chapters? (Select all that apply)
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Where does the first chapter take place?
Where does the first chapter take place?
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Why were Annemarie and Ellen stopped?
Why were Annemarie and Ellen stopped?
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Who stopped Annemarie and Ellen?
Who stopped Annemarie and Ellen?
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Who are the characters in chapters 1-5? (Select all that apply)
Who are the characters in chapters 1-5? (Select all that apply)
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Who is King Christian X?
Who is King Christian X?
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Is King Christian X a great, good, or bad king?
Is King Christian X a great, good, or bad king?
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Who is Lise?
Who is Lise?
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What does Lise look like and used to look like?
What does Lise look like and used to look like?
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When did Lise die?
When did Lise die?
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Where did Lise die and where did she live?
Where did Lise die and where did she live?
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Why did the Johanson girls love Lise so much?
Why did the Johanson girls love Lise so much?
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How did Lise die?
How did Lise die?
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Why did Kirsti need a button?
Why did Kirsti need a button?
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What was on the button shop door?
What was on the button shop door?
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Why was the button shop closed?
Why was the button shop closed?
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Who was at the Johanson's house when Mama told Annemarie to come to the living room?
Who was at the Johanson's house when Mama told Annemarie to come to the living room?
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Why was Ellen 'sleeping over'?
Why was Ellen 'sleeping over'?
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Who did Ellen have to pretend to be?
Who did Ellen have to pretend to be?
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What are some of the rationed items from Copenhagen? (Select all that apply)
What are some of the rationed items from Copenhagen? (Select all that apply)
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What were Kirsti's shoes made of, what color were they, and how did the Rosen's change the color?
What were Kirsti's shoes made of, what color were they, and how did the Rosen's change the color?
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How do the girls think Lise got hit by a car?
How do the girls think Lise got hit by a car?
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When the soldiers knocked at the Johanson door and found the girls' bedroom, what did they do to Ellen?
When the soldiers knocked at the Johanson door and found the girls' bedroom, what did they do to Ellen?
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Why did Papa tear out the dates of the three pictures?
Why did Papa tear out the dates of the three pictures?
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Why did the Nazi soldier tear and break the picture of Lise?
Why did the Nazi soldier tear and break the picture of Lise?
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How did Annemarie get Ellen's necklace off?
How did Annemarie get Ellen's necklace off?
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Study Notes
Character Traits
- Annemarie Johansen: 10 years old, good student, athletic, tall with long legs, has a deceased sister Lise and a little sister Kirsti.
- Ellen Rosen: Also 10 years old, Annemarie's best friend, good student, slower than Annemarie, short and stocky with dark hair.
- Kirsti Johansen: 5 years old, stubborn and pretty with short, tangled curls; loves fairy tales and is described as having a big mouth.
Important Characters
- The Giraffe: A tall figure with a long neck, stern voice, cold eyes, shiny boots, interviews people, and has a pretty daughter.
- King Christian X: Respected ruler of Copenhagen, seen as a great king by his subjects.
Lise Johansen
- Annemarie and Kirsti's older sister, known for her beautiful smile and formerly having brown curly hair.
- Died at 21 years old in a car accident, two weeks before her wedding to Peter Neilson.
Setting
- The story is set in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Plot Points in Chapters 1-5
- Annemarie and Ellen are stopped by German soldiers while running.
- Mrs. Hirsch's button shop is closed because she is Jewish; a swastika is displayed on the door.
- Ellen stays over at the Johansens’ to hide from the Nazis due to her Jewish identity.
- Annemarie helps Ellen pretend to be Lise to evade capture.
Key Events
- The closing of button shops and rationing of items like sugar, coffee, and leather indicate the oppressive environment.
- The girls speculate about Lise's accident, attributing it to rainy road conditions.
- The soldiers invade the Johansen home, questioning Ellen and searching for hints of Jewish identity.
- Annemarie swiftly removes Ellen's necklace to protect her identity from discovery.
Thematic Elements
- Friendship is exemplified in the bond between Annemarie and Ellen, highlighting loyalty amid danger.
- The tragic loss of Lise serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of war.
- Courage and resourcefulness are demonstrated during encounters with German soldiers, emphasizing the characters' quick thinking in crisis situations.
Rationing and Material Items
- Items being rationed in Copenhagen include electricity, rubber, leather, sugar, and beer.
- Kirsti's original green shoes made of fish skin were dyed black by the Rosens to disguise their origins.
Emotional Tone
- The narrative conveys a sense of urgency and peril as the characters navigate the threat posed by German forces, reflecting the historical context of World War II and the Holocaust.
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Test your knowledge of the characters and key traits from the first five chapters of 'Number the Stars'. This quiz focuses on the main characters Annemarie and Ellen, highlighting their friendships and individual characteristics. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the story and its themes.
