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A Quiz test for the entire Number the Stars book.
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1
_____ was on the handkerchief.
Perfume and gasoline
Milk and aspirin
Rat poison
Rabbit's blood and cocaine
2
Why did the soldiers come to Uncle Henrik's house?
They saw a large number of people had gathered at Henrik's.
They wanted to talk to Uncle Henrik about using his boat.
They heard about Great-aunt Birte's death.
They came to collect apples and butter.
3
From which point of view is Number the Stars written?
first
second
third
4
Papa was using a secret code when he said there were a lot of cigarettes. He meant _____.
if you had money you could buy cigarettes
some stores had hidden cigars
there were a lot of Jewish people
5
What is the correct order of these elements of a plot (first to last)?
Resolution, Exposition, Falling, Climax, Rising
Rising, Exposition, Falling, Climax, Resolution
Exposition, Rising, Climax, Falling, Resolution
Rising, Exposition, Climax, Falling Resolution
6
Annemarie found _____ in the grass.
Ellen's Star of David necklace
the package Peter gave to Mr. Rosen
a Bible
a map
7
Why do Henrik and Mama lie to Annemarie?
They don't think she's old enough to know the truth.
They want to make it easier for her to be brave.
Peter tells them they must.
If they told Annemarie, they'd have to tell Kirsti too.
8
Why does the soldier ask Mama is she is traveling for the New Year?
He's German and wants to know about Danish traditions
Only people from Denmark celebrate the New Year in October
It's the Jewish New Year & he wants to see if they're Jewish
He wants to know if they are going to a pary
9
What do Annemarie's mother and Ellen's mother drink instead of coffee?
hot water with herbs
orange juice
hot chocolate
beer
10
What happened to Mama on the return trip?
Henrik needed Mama to stay and help him.
Soldiers stopped her.
Mama got lost.
Mama fell and broke her ankle.
11
How did Annemarie act when the soldiers stopped her?
tough
frightened
angry
like a silly little girl
12
Which of the following BEST explains why Annemarie doesn't think she was brave?
She did what she had to do without thinking about it.
She felt scared the whole time, not brave.
She feels cowardly for staying behind with her family.
Her fear got her and she didn't deliver the package.
13
Resistance means _____.
Danish people who try to harm the Nazis
Nazi soldiers
Christian X's followers
Germans living in Denmark
14
According to the story of Annemarie's father told her, King Christian's bodyguards were _____.
all of Denmark
the Danish soldiers
the royal guards
15
Which sentence shows how the author, Lois Lowry, creates SUSPENSE?
"My God," she murmured again. "It may have been for nothing"
"So clumsy," Mama said, as if she were scolding herself.
"Mama, I was so worried when you didn't come back."
There were not stars now, only the gray, pale sky.
16
What was a true event from the story?
A. Great-aunt Birte died of typhus.
B. The drugged handkerchiefs.
C. Dansih resistance movement and the work they did.
D. Both B and C.
17
How did Mama react to the news that the Hirsch's button shop was closed?
sad
happy
worried
excited
18
Annemarie thought _____ when she heard of Great-aunt Birte's death.
that Great-aunt Birte didn't really exist
that Mama would be very sad
that everyone would start crying
that Papa should have come to the burial
19
Why does Annemarie yank Ellen's necklace off?
The clasp is stuck.
Kirsti wants the necklace for herself.
The necklace is valuable.
If the Nazis see it they'll know Ellen is Jewish.
20
How did Henrik react to getting the package?
angry
excited
relieved
upset
21
In what country does Number the Stars take place?
Germany
Sweden
Copenhagen
Denmark
22
When Papa tears out the pictures from the album to show the soldiers, it shows that he is ____.
quick-thinking
angry
shocked
frightened
23
Who is Peter?
A neighbor who comes over for coffee.
One of the Nazi soldiers.
A family friend who was engaged to Lise.
A teacher who works with Ellen's father.
24
What important fact does Henrik tell Annemarie about Peter?
He writes for the secret newspaper.
He has moved to Sweden.
He has become a fisherman.
He is part of the Resistance.
25
What new information does Annemarie learn about Lise's death?
Lise's death was an accident.
Lise was in the Resistance & Nazis ran her over with a car.
Lise was executed in a public square.
Lise was in the Resistance & Nazis shot her.
26
What did Mama say to keep the soldiers from opening the casket?
Aunt Birte's spirit was bad.
It was a custom to keep the casket closed.
Aunt Birte had typhus.
Aunt Birte had been burned & didn't want people to see her.
27
Which sentence shows that Papa is brave?
Her parents were standing beside each other...faces tense.
She could see Mama and Papa in nightclothes, moving about.
Let go of my daughter or I'll report you for such treatment.
Papa suddenly crossed the room and put his arms around them.
28
What happened to Peter?
Peter was executed by the Germans.
Peter married Annemarie.
Peter drowned in the sea.
Peter moved to Sweden.
29
What is RISING ACTION?
The end of the story
The OMG moment
Where the plot moves along and suspense builds
Background details
30
Who was G.F. Duckwitz?
the king of Denmark
the rabbi in the synagogue at Copenhagen
a German who warned Jews about the Nazis
31
Why did the Nazis close the Hirsches button shop?
Because the shop was overrun with rats.
Because the Nazis wanted to use the space for themselves.
Because the Hirsches are Jewish.
Because the shop wasn't making enough money.
32
What is the best way to describe the difference between external and internal conflict?
Internal: two different people; external: one person
External: person and outside force; internal: INSIDE issues
External: only two people; internal: one person's issues
External: two people; Internal: person and nature
33
Which of the following events causes Annemarie to start crying?
The dogs eat part of Henrik's lunch.
The soldiers ask her what's at the bottom of her basket.
The soldier calls her an idiot.
She can't see where to go in the dark.
34
Which of the following characters think that Great-aunt Birte is real?
Peter and Kirsti
Ellen and Henrik
Annemarie and Mama
Kirsti and Ellen
35
The title of the book,
Number the Stars
, came from _____.
a story about the revolution
a psalm in the Bible
a song the Jews sang
a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson
36
Who does Annemarie try to act like in order to convince the soldiers to let her pass?
Ellen
Mama
Kirsti
Lise
37
Lise died ______.
by a Nazi gunshot
in a house fire
when a car hit her
falling from a horse
38
Which passage shows that Annemarie is sad that the Rosens left?
Annemarie opened the dark curtains and the windows.
Then they were gone, Mama and the Rosens.
Annemarie went into the house, crying suddenly.
The Rosens turned and hugged Annemarie silently.
39
What news did the Rosens hear when they went to the synagogue?
All Jewish families would have to eat chicken for dinner.
Jewish people would soon be able to open their stores again.
They were not allowed to celebrate the Jewish New Year.
Nazis took a list of Jews to arrest them.
40
How did Ellen's parents escape the Nazis?
Peter took them to hide.
Ellen's parents pretended to be the Neilsens.
Ellen's parents left during the night in a wagon.
Ellen's parents hid in the attic.
41
Why does Papa ask Henrik if the weather will be good for fishing?
The Nazis will be looking for Jews on fishing boats.
To see if it's safe to travel there with Ellen.
To see if Mama & the girls will have enough to eat.
He needs fish scales to make new shoes for the family.
42
Annemarie, Kirsti, and Ellen were _____ on the way home from school.
dancing
running
skipping
walking
43
Why was the handkerchief in Annemarie's basket so important?
It was a secret map to Sweden.
It belonged to Mr. Rosen.
It had a drug that ruined the Nazi dogs' sense of smell.
It was a signal that it was safe to leave.
44
What question did Uncle Henrik ask Annemarie?
Are you brave?
Is Papa coming?
Do you want a glass of milk?
Do you like the soldiers?
45
What is CLIMAX?
Moves the plot along and where suspense builds
The OMG moment; the most exciting part
Where the story goes "downhill"
Background details
46
Who is Ellen?
Annemarie's neighbor and best friend
Annemarie's sister
Annemarie's track teammate
Annemarie's cousin
47
Which of the following events would be most likely to happen if the story had another chapter?
Papa would get a new job.
Annemarie would join the Resistance.
The Johansens would move to Henrik's farm.
Ellen would return and Annemarie would return her necklace.
48
Why does Ellen stay overnight with Annemarie's family?
Annemarie's parents miss Lise.
Ellen's parents need to go visit relatives.
She must pretend to be one of their daughters.
Annemarie wants her to sleep over so they can talk all night
49
_____ stopped the girls.
The shopkeepers
The police
Soldiers
Their parents
50
What does Annemarie put in the basket to cover up the package?
Cheese, bread, and an apple
Fish, cream, and butter
Bread, milk, and oatmeal
Chicken, potatoes, and butter
51
Where is Uncle Henrik taking the Rosens and the other visitors?
Across the sea to Sweden
To America
Back to Copenhagen
To hide in the woods
52
How does Annemarie know that she has successfully completed her task?
Annemarie sees the Rosens on the boat.
She reaches the boat as day breaks.
The dogs eat the bread.
Henrik sees the packet in the basket and smiles.
53
How long after Annemarie's journey through the woods does the war end?
Two years
One year
Five years
Three years
54
What kinds of stories does Kirsti like to be told?
Funny stories
Scary stories
Stories about talking animals
Fairy tales
55
Why was Annemarie worried after learning the Germans were closing shops belonging to the Jews?
Her family would not be able to buy food.
The Jews would move into their home.
She would not be able to fix Kirsti's jacket.
Her friend Ellen was Jewish.
56
What part of her body does mama injure when she falls?
Her wrist
Her knee
Her ankle
Her hip
57
Why doesn't Mama tell Annemarie what is in the package?
She wants to make it easier to be brave.
Mama doesn't think Annemarie is old enough to know the truth
Mama herself doesn't know what it is.
Peter has made her promise not to tell.
58
What is the King of Denmark's name?
King Johansen
King Copenhagen
King Peter
King Christian
59
What is EXPOSITION?
Where the story goes "downhill"
The end of the story where we think about theme
The OMG moment; the most exciting part of the story
Background details to help you understand the story
60
Which fairy tale does Annemarie think about as she runs through the woods?
Cinderella
Little Red Riding Hood
The Three Little Pigs
Sleeping Beauty
61
Why do the Nazis care that ellen has dark hair?
It doesn't match the picture in the photo album.
It makes them suspect she's not really part of the family.
It makes the suspect she is part of the Resistance.
It makes them suspect she's not really from Denmark.
62
Peter asked Mr. Rosen to _____.
stay behind with him
talk to the soldiers
give a package to Henrik
lead the group to the harbor
63
_____ was in the package at the bottom of the basket.
Money
Papers
A handkerchief
A map
64
Which pair of words best describes the relationship between Mama and her brother Henrik?
Unpredictable and rude
Teasing and playful
Serious and intense
Difficult and argumentative
65
The CONFLICT in this story is mostly because of which event?
The rationing of foods such as butter and sugar.
King Christian is badly injured from a fall from his horse.
The German occupation.
Lise's death.
66
Who travels with the Rosens to the boat?
Henrik
Peter
Annemarie
Mama
67
What happened during the first night at Henrik's?
Everyone brought food for a large meal.
Several visitors came, including Ellen's parents.
Everyone went to bed in the three bedrooms.
68
Why did the Germans kill Lise?
Lise was in the Resistance.
Lise was Jewish.
Lise was a leader in the church.
Lise hit one of the German soldiers.
69
What is FALLING ACTION?
The end of the story where we think about theme
Moves the plot along while suspense builds
Where the story goes downhill and loose ends are tied up
The OMG moment; the most exciting part of the story
70
_____ were in the casket.
Blankets and clothes
Documents
Guns
Bodies
71
The Danes _____ when the Germans were approaching their naval fleet.
ran away
fought the Germans
blew up their own ships
72
Papa proved that Ellen was his daughter by showing soldiers _____.
the family Bible
her birth certificate
pictures from the photo album
73
Mama sent Annemarie and Kirsti on an errand to _____.
deliver the newspaper
take coffee to Mrs. Rosen
buy milk
buy a button
74
How did Henrik carry the Rosens to Sweden without others noticing them?
Henrik dressed the Rosens as fishermen.
Henrik put the Rosens in his cabin.
Henrik put the Rosens in a secret compartment on his boat.
75
Which country can Annemarie see from the coast near Henrik's house?
Norway
Switzerland
Germany
Sweden
76
What is RESOLUTION?
Where the story goes downhill and loose ends are tied up
The OMG moment; the most exciting part
The end of the story where we think about theme
Moves the plot along while suspense builds
77
Why doesn't Ellen go to school on Thursday, even though Annemarie and Kirsti do?
She's sick.
Her parents are afraid Nazi soldiers will be at school.
It's the Jewish New Year.
She hasn't finished her homework.
78
What does Mama say that Henrik needs?
A better job
A new house
A new boat
A wife
79
Who is Henrik?
Ellen's father
Mama's brother
Lise's fiance
Papa's brother
80
Which of the following statements best describes Annemarie and Ellen's relationship?
Annemarie is jealous of Ellen.
Annemarie admires Ellen as if Ellen is her big sister.
Annemarie is annoyed by Ellen.
Annemarie wants to protect Ellen.
