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Chapter 1 Vocabulary: Halte – German for stop Resistance –organized underground movement in a country fighting against a foreign invader or occupying army rucksack – a kind of back pack

1. Briefy describe Annemarie and Ellen including a physical description of each girl and a brief description of each girl’s personality. Annmarie is a lean, tall, and blond girl who is smart and fast thinking. Elllen is stockier with rosy cheeks and dark eyes. She is very smart and thoughtful. 2. What is the De Frie Danske? Why does Mrs. Johansen believe the soldiers stopped the girls in the street? De Frie Danske is an illegal Danish newspaper talking about how the Danes are trying to sabotage the Nazi's plans of taking of Denmark. Mrs. Johansen thinks the soldiers stopped the girls because they were still edgy about the latest Resitance incidents. 3. What does Annemarie understand about the Resistance? What can the reader infer about Peter Neilsen from the information about him in this chapter? Annemarie understands that Danish people were Resistance fighters who were determined to harm the Nazis in any way they could. Peter Neilsen is smart for hiding the paper inbetween other books but brave for delivering it when he knows it is illegal. 4. Why do you suppose Mrs. Rosen cautions the children to “be one of the crowd, always.” Be one of the many. Be sure that they never have reason to remember your face”? I think she said that just in case something bad happens and the same two officers are there and they recognize the two girls from before. Chapter 2

1. Papa tells Annemarie the story of the young boy who tells the German soldier that King Christian does not need special body guards because “all of Denmark is his bodyguard.” What does this story reveal to the reader about the Danish people The story reveals that all of the Danish people honor the king enough to die for him and would pretty much do anything for him. 2. Foreshadowing is the literary term for an author’s use of hints to suggest what action is to come. In what sense might this passage be an example of foreshadowing? “Yes,” (Papa) said at last. “It is true. Any Danish citizen would die for Kings Christian, to protect him.” “You too, Papa?” “Yes” “And Mama?” “Mama, too.” Annemarie shivered again. “Then I would too, Papa. If I had to.” I think this is foreshowing that one of those three will die for King Christian if they had to. 3. For what reasons did King Christian surrender to the Nazis? King Christian surrendered to the Nazis because Denmark is too small of a country and has too little ammount of soldiers to fight all of Germany's soldiers. 4. In what ways has Peter changed since Lise’s death? Peter has become less fun-loving and energetic and now rushes through his visits. Chapter 3 Vocabulary: curfew – a time in the evening when citizens may not appear in public Kroner – Danish money Swastika – symbol of Nazis 1. List at least three hardships the people of Copenhagen must endure because of the war. There was no sugar or butter to bake with, no fuel to warm the homes or cook with, and the Jewish shops were being forced to close so people couldn't buy all of the things they need. 2. Why is Mama “troubled” when Annemarie tells her the button shop is closed? Mama is troubled because she knows that the Rosens are Jewish and Mr. Rosen might lose his job. 3. What information about the Germans in Denmark does Peter bring when he comes to visit? Peter brings information that Germans have issued orders to close many stores run by Jews. 4. Annemarie realizes that her friend Ellen is Jewish and is in danger. Worried about her friend, Annemarie says, “Now I think that all of Denmark must be a bodyguard for the Jews.” Later in her bed, Annemarie wonders if she would really be brave enough to risk her life for Denmark’s Jews. She thinks to herself that she was glad to be an ordinary person who would never be called upon for courage. What future event might this passage foreshadow? Is there a theme being expressed here and what is it? It might foreshadow that Annemarie might need courage later in the book to face a big problem. Chapter 4 Vocabulary: rabbi – the spiritual head of a Jewish congregation Sabbath – the seventh day of the week, set aside for rest and worship by Jews Synagogue – a building used by Jews for worship

1. For what reason does Kirsti mistakenly believe that she once saw the fireworks at the Tivoli Gardens? Kirsti believes that she saw the fireworks at the Tivoli Gardens because her mom told her that they were lighting off fireworks just for Kirsti on her birthday but it was really just the explosions. 2. What does Annemarie’s father think about the Jewish “relocation”? He thinks it is wrong, dangerous, and that they must help. 3. Why do you suppose Peter leaves Ellen with Annemarie’s family instead of including her when he helps her parents to go somewhere to hide? I think he left Ellen with Annmarie's family because they are like family to her and she might have been less scared with them. Chapter 5 Vocabulary: imperious – arrogant, domineering Star of David – a six-pointed star; a symbol of Judaism 1. When Annemarie and Ellen talk about Lise’s accident, Annemarie remembers that her “Papa looked so angry. He made one hand into a fist, and he kept pounding it into the other hand.” What does this description of Papa’s reaction to Lise’s death suggest to the reader about the nature of her accident? I think it suggests that it maybe wasn't an accident or that it was just so sudden and he thought it was his fault. 2. Ellen is worried that the Germans will come into the Johansen home and take her away. Annemarie reassures Ellen by telling her that she is safe. Why does Annemarie believe Ellen is safe? Annmarie believes that Ellen is safe because Annmarie thinks that the soldiers are just threatening things and trying to scare people. 3. Why does Papa tear the three photographs out of the album? Papa tears the photographs out of the album because he doesn't want the soldiers to see that there are dates at the bottom of the pictures and if he didn't tear them out the soldiers would know that the picture of Lise was from twenty-one years earlier than the rest. Chapter 6 1. What are Papa and Uncle Henrik talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”? Papa and Uncle Henrik are talking about Ellen and other Jews that Papa will take up to Uncle Henrik and his village. 2. For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee? Uncle Henrik's house is a good place to take Jewish refugees because it is very far up in the country, just across the ocean from Sweden, and officers probably wouldn't go all the way up there from Copenhagen. Chapter 7 1. Briefly describe Mama’s relationship with her brother Henrik. Mama and Uncle Henrik are like normal day brother and sisters. They tease each other, but they get along okay. 2. What is different about this visit to Uncle Henrik’s house from visits Annemarie has made there in times past? This time Annmarie and Ellen can't be outside too much for risk of someone seeing them. They also brought Ellen with them so now Annmarie has a friend there. Chapter 8 1.Most of the day Annemarie and Ellen happily play until Uncle Henrik returns to the house. What two statements does he make that worry or puzzle Annemarie? How does she react when she hears these statements? Uncle Henrik says that tomorow will be a day for fishing, but he goes fishing every day, so Annmarie thinks of when Papa asked Uncle Henrik on the phone if it was a good day for fishing. Uncle Henrik also said that their Great-aunt Birte died but they don't have a Great-aunt Birte so Annmarie grows suspicious and decides that she doesn't have a Great-aunt Birte. Chapter 9 1. Who do you think the ‘mourners” are? I think the mourners might be Jews that are coming to Uncle Henrik's house for food and shelter for the night. 2. How does Uncle Hunrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great –aunt Birte? Uncle Henrik explains that they don't have a Great-aunt Birte but she can't tell anyone that and she must be brave and cry like everyone else. 3. Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing. Chapter 10 Vocabulary: typhus - a very infectious and deadly disease 1. What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”? "he who numbers the stars on by one" 2. How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake? I think they felt sad and quiet. 3. How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket? She says that the doctor said not to open it in case the germs from "Great-aunt Birte's" illness are still on her body. 4. Reread the psalm and Annemarie’s reaction to the reading of it. What do you think is the significance of the title of this book I think it is because it talks about God and they are all Jewish there that the book is titled number the stars.

//Do you think it could also refer to the fact that the Danish people were doing God's work by taking care of his "special" people, the Jews, whom He loved?//

Chapter 11 1. What is in the casket? Winter clothes and heavy blankets. 2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine? He didn't want the baby crying and giving away what they were doing. 3. One possible theme for this novel is that it is easier for people to be brave if they do not know everything. Use an incident that happened in this novel to prove this. Ellen and everyone else there didn't know what was happening so they were just scared but didn't want to help. 4. Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was. I found this when Annemarie realized where Uncle Henrik is taking the people. Chapter 12 1. Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat? No, I don't think they soldiers will suspect them and think they are just going fishing earlier than normal. 2. What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter? She observes that it's hard to wait for people to go if you just want them to go so it's not so hard on you. 3. Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety Annemarie worries about her mother's safety because she doesn't want her to get hurt by the soldier's or anything like that.

Chapter 13 1. Why does Annemarie volunteer to take the packet to Uncle Henrik? She volunteers because she can pretend she is taking her uncle's lunch to him and not look too suspicious. 2. Why doesn’t Mama tell Annemarie what is in the basket? She doesn't tell Annemarie because she doesn't want to frighten her and wants her to hury.

Chapter 14 1. There is a reference to the story of Little Red Riding Hood in this chapter. Which characters from story are like Red Riding Hood and the wolf? Annemarie is like Little Red Riding Hood and the soldiers are like the Wolf. 2. In this chapter we see that Annemarie is confronted with reality and begins to less of a child. What is the reality she confronts? She confronts soldiers and helping Jews escape.

Chapter 15 1. What is your reaction to how the soldiers treated Annemarie? I was astonished that they would be so mean to her when she was "taking lunch to her uncle". 2. List three times when the German soldiers are rude to Annemarie. They were rude to her when they threw the bread and cheese on the ground, when they were questioning her, and when they laughed and threw the already bruised apple on the ground. 3. Why does Annemarie act like Kirsti? She acts like Kirsti because Kirsti doesn't know the danger and isn't afraid of it. 4. Did anything Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie surprise you? What? Yes, I was surprised he could joke and say that he hopes the soldiers choke on the bread.

Chapter 16. 1. How does Uncle Henrik define “brave” to Annemarie? Based on this definition, is Annnemarie be considered brave? "Brave" is when you don't think about the dangers; yes, Annemarie is very brave. 2. What secret information does Uncle Henrik share with Annemarie about the Rosens? He shared that they were on the boat and they could hear Annemarie. 3. Describe something funny that happens in this chapter. It was funny when the cat fell in the milk pail.

Chapter 17 1. This chapter takes place two years later after the war. How do the Danish people include their Jewish neighbors in the celebration? The people hung symbols of freedom in the Jews windows. 2. How did Peter die? How did Lise really die? Peter was shot by German soldiers and Lise died when she was purposely hit by German soldiers in their car. 3. Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s Star of David necklace? Annemarie hides the necklace in Lise's dress pocket.

Afterward 1. List three real historical events that were included in this novel.

//**GOOD JOB, MADDIE!**//

Chapter 1

Why did Germany want to take over Denmark? In other words, what benefits did Germany gain by occupying Denmark? They gained use of the railroad lines to transport Swedish war materials to Germany and food from the farmers and workers.

Chapter 2 What did KIng Christian do to defy the Germans? He rode his horse through the town on his horse and he greeted his people but ignored the German soldiers.

How did the Danes defy the Germans? They defied the Germans by playing pranks on the soldiers and making bad jokes.

Chapter 3 Briefly describe the different groups of Jews in Denmark. Use bullet points. How did Denmark treat its Jewish residents differently than other countries? Denmark treats its Jewish residents like they are normal, non-Jewish people and try to help them get out of the country and not get arrested and sent to Concentration Camps. Chapter 4 Describe how the Resistance grew using newspapers in Denmark. People delivered the newsapers to people and they got other people to join. What was the Churchill Club? The Churchill Club was a group of boys between the ages of 14 and 17 that were part of the Resistance. Chapter 5 In what ways did the Resistance get guns? People made them and sold them. Chapter 6 Describe what two of the people mentioned in this chapter did to resist the Nazis. They went farther North and they also dressed funny to make people think they were from royalty.
 * Jewish community- the population of Jews in general
 * Jewish Community- special organization known as the Danish Jewish Community
 * //**CHECK P. 20 IN THE BOOK**//

Chapter 7 How did Werner Best manage to keep many of the Jews in Denmark? He tried to stop or postpone the raids. Chapter 8 Who is Niels Bohr, and how did he help the Jews in Denmark? He is a part Jewish nuclear -physicist that helped the Jews by talking to the Swedish foreign minister and King and get permission granted to keep Jews in Sweden. Is there any part of the description of Ben Bogratschew's escape to Sweded that reminds you of details from //Number the Stars?// It reminded me of when Ellen was split from her parents. Chapter 9 What affect did the persecution and round up of Danish Jews have on other Danish citizens? They were angry at the Germans and helped hide the Jews. Explain what Bobs Peschcke-Koedt did to help the Resistance. He hid Jews in his home so the Germans couldn't find them. Why was the bombing of the Shell House so important?

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Chapter 12 How did Dr. Holm convince the Nazis to release Danish Jews? Dr. Holm convince the Nazis to release the Danish Jews by bribing the Nazis with Danish delicacies. Chapter 13 What action officially closed the books on the German occupation of Denmark?

When many of the Danish Jews returned to Denmark, what did they find? They found that their homes had been taken care of and cleaned throughout the war.