Number the Stars Review Chapters 1-5

Questions and Answers

What are some characteristics about Annemarie? (Select all that apply)

Tall/long legs (correct)

Ellen's Best friend (correct)

Fast (correct)

Good student (correct)

Had a sister named Lise (correct)

Has a little sister named Kirsti (correct)

10 years old (correct)

What are some characteristics about Ellen? (Select all that apply)

Short (correct)

Dark-haired (correct)

Stocky (correct)

Annemarie's Best friend (correct)

Slow (correct)

Good student (correct)

10 years old (correct)

What are some characteristics about Kirsti? (Select all that apply)

Loves fairy tales (correct)

Has short, tangled curls (correct)

Pretty (correct)

5 years old (correct)

Little (correct)

Stubborn (correct)

Obstinate (correct)

Big mouth (correct)

What are some characteristics about 'The Giraffe'? (Select all that apply)

Interviews people Signup and view all the answers

What are the five chapters? (Select all that apply)

Why are you running? Signup and view all the answers

Where does the first chapter take place?

Denmark - Copenhagen Signup and view all the answers

Why were Annemarie and Ellen stopped?

Because they were running Signup and view all the answers

Who stopped Annemarie and Ellen?

German soldiers Signup and view all the answers

Who are the characters in chapters 1-5? (Select all that apply)

Peter Neilson Signup and view all the answers

Who is King Christian X?

The man who rules Copenhagen Signup and view all the answers

Is King Christian X a great, good, or bad king?

Great Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lise?

Annemarie and Kirsti's older sister Signup and view all the answers

What does Lise look like and used to look like?

She has a beautiful smile and she used to have brown curly hair. Signup and view all the answers

When did Lise die?

21 years of age, 2 weeks before her wedding with Peter Neilson. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Lise die and where did she live?

Lise died in a car accident and she used to live with the Johansons. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Johanson girls love Lise so much?

Because she was kind and beautiful. Signup and view all the answers

How did Lise die?

She was in a car accident. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Kirsti need a button?

Because one of her buttons on her sweater came off. Signup and view all the answers

What was on the button shop door?

A swastika. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the button shop closed?

Because Mrs. Hirsch was Jewish. Signup and view all the answers

Who was at the Johanson's house when Mama told Annemarie to come to the living room?

Peter Neilson. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ellen 'sleeping over'?

Because the German Nazis were beginning to take over the Jewish, and Ellen was Jewish. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ellen have to pretend to be?

Lise or Annemarie and Kirsti's sister. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the rationed items from Copenhagen? (Select all that apply)

Beer Signup and view all the answers

What were Kirsti's shoes made of, what color were they, and how did the Rosen's change the color?

They were originally made of fish skin and they were green, but the Rosen's helped and made the shoes black. Signup and view all the answers

How do the girls think Lise got hit by a car?

They think the road was slippery because of the rain. Signup and view all the answers

When the soldiers knocked at the Johanson door and found the girls' bedroom, what did they do to Ellen?

One of them grabbed her hair and asked, 'Who is this dark-haired one?' Signup and view all the answers

Why did Papa tear out the dates of the three pictures?

Because the Nazis may see that the picture of Lise and the date saying 21 years ago may get suspicious. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Nazi soldier tear and break the picture of Lise?

Because he was mad that he did not find any Jewish person. Signup and view all the answers

How did Annemarie get Ellen's necklace off?

She said, 'This may hurt' and yanked it off Ellen's neck. Signup and view all the answers

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.