What are some vocabulary words in Number the Stars?
What are some vocabulary words in Number the Stars?
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- lanky.
- stern.
- glare.
- sneer.
- defiantly.
- obstinate.
- incident.
- sabotage.
What happened in chapter 6 of Number the Stars?
In Chapter 6, after the Nazis leave the apartment, the Johansens inform the girls that they will not be going to school that day because the Nazis may search the schools for Jewish children. Instead, they will travel to Annemarie’s Uncle Henrik’s home in the country.
What is implied about Annemarie and Mama by the lines?
Ch9 -What is implied about Annemarie and Mama by the lines: “Annemarie knew that Mamma was lying again, and she could see that Mamma understood that she knew. They looked at each other for a long time and said nothing. In that moment, with that look, they became equals.”
How did Mrs Johansen stop the German soldiers from looking in the casket?
Mrs. Johansen stopped the German soldiers from looking in the casket by telling them that Aunt Birte had typhus and that it was still contagious.
What animal does Kirsti name Thor God of Thunder?
“The God of Thunder” is an epithet (“descriptive phrase”) for Thor. A part of Denmark’s Norse heritage, “Thor” here is Kirsti’s name for a kitten. Annemarie finds that funny because the kitten looks like it’d run from thunder.
How does Henrik define bravery?
What is Uncle Henrik’s definition of bravery? To Uncle Henrik, bravery means that you don’t think about how afraid you are; you only think about what has to be done.
What happened in Chapter 7 of Number the Stars?
In Chapter 7 of Number the Stars, Annemarie Johansen shows her friend Ellen Rosen around at Uncle Henrik’s country home. Ellen is very impressed at how beautiful it is and by the nearby sea. Mrs. Johansen warns the girls to avoid people when they are outside, as there are Nazi soldiers everywhere.
Why did Mama and Henrik lie to Annemarie?
Why did Uncle Henrik and Mama lie to Annemarie? They lied to Annemarie to help her to be brave, because they love her.
Why didn’t Papa go with them on the trip to Uncle Henrik’s house?
Why didn’t papa go with them on the trip to uncle Henrik’s house? It would look not right. What does Annemarie find confusing about papa’s conversation with uncle Henrik? They are talking about a carton of cigarettes.
Who is Inge in number the stars?
Number the Stars- Character
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Inge Johansen | Annemarie’s mother, she helps her husband with the resistance |
| Kirsten Johansen | Five year old girl who is chatty and silly, Annemarie’s little sister |
| Lise Johansen | Annemarie’s older sister who was killed right before she was to be married to Peter. She was also a resistance fighter |
How old was Ellen Rosen in number the stars?
ten-year-old
Ellen Rosen is a short, stocky, dark-haired, ten-year-old Jewish girl. She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her parents in the apartment above Annemarie’s apartment. Ellen is Annemarie’s best friend.