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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. Briefly describe Annemarie and Ellen including a physical description of each girl and a brief description of each girl’s personality. Annemarie is a tall, long-legged girl who has silvery-blond hair and is smart. She has a younger sister named Kirsti. Ellen is a shorter, dark-haired girl, and she is Jewish. That isn't a big deal until the soldiers started invading Denmark.

2. What is the De Frie Danske? Why does Mrs. Johansen believe the soldiers stopped the girls in the street? The De Frie Danske is an illegal newspaper whose title means The Free Danes. Mrs. Johansen thinks that the soldiers stopped the girls because of the latest Resistance incident, and that the soldiers must be edgy because of it.

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 the Resistance is a group of secret people (no one knew who) who try to bring harm to the Nazis in whatever way possible. They burn their factories, drop bombs, and sometimes are caught and killed by the Nazis. The reader can infer that Peter Neilsen is maybe part of the Resistance because he delivers the De Frie Danske to the Johansens, and seems tho know a lot about the Resistance.

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 that she cautions that because if they stand out too much, the Nazis will figure out more about them, and maybe find our that Ellen is Jewish, and that the Johansens support the Resistance.

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? That reveals that the Danish people are great people who aren't prejudiced and that they wouldn't abandon their friends and family just because of their religion or appearance. It also menas that te danish peaople would do anything to prtect their king.

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.” This is an example of foreshadowing because I think that Annemarie and her parents might die for their king, because maybe the Nazis will catch them because their friends are Jewish.

3. For what reasons did King Christian surrender to the Nazis? I think that he surrendered because his army was much smaller than the Nazis, and he didn't want his armies to suffer in a battle he knew they could not win. 4. In what ways has Peter changed since Lise’s death? Peter has changed because he is no longer playful and as happy as he used to be when his fiancee was still alive. he is still kind and tries not to show that he is very sad, but you can tell.

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. They must have soldiers on every corner, watching their every move, and they are low on all rations that they have. They must also have the feeling that every thing is not as safe as it used to be.

2. Why is Mama “troubled” when Annemarie tells her the button shop is closed? Mama is troubled because this means that he Nazis are ending their break time and starting to "relocate" the Jews. That is bad news because they are very good friends with some Jews, and now the Nazis are going to try to kill them all.

3. What information about the Germans in Denmark does Peter bring when he comes to visit? ​ He tells the Johansens that the Nazis have issued an order closing many stores owned by Jews, and that the Nazis stole a list from the synagouge listing the names of the people that go there.

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? I think it foreshadows that Annemarie really will have to risk her life to save her friends, and that things are never going to be the same for her. I also think that the theme here is bravery, because Annemarie and all of Denmark will have to be very brave to protect their Jewish friends.

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 belives this because she saw the sky ablaze and she heard the booms in the middle of the night, when it was really the Danes and the Nazis fighting and blowing up their own ship as the other side prepared to take them over. Her mother told her the fireworks were celebrating her birthday, and she believed her.

2. What does Annemarie’s father think about the Jewish “relocation”? He feels very troubled about this because the Rosens are Jewish and he thinks that the Nazis are going after them because they got the list at the synagauge. They also decide to hide Ellen for the night, and if anyone comes, Ellen is to pretend that she is Lise, Annemarie's dead older sister.

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 that he leaves her because she is a child, and she would fit in better at the Johansens than her parents would. The Johansens can only hide one person, not three.

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 tells the reader that her accident was caused by someone that he doesn't like, and that her death was very bad and very sad, and that it made a big impact on their family.

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? She belives that she is safe because she doesn't think that anyone will come, and because sheis pretending to be Lise, and the Nazis wouldn't know that she was dead.

3. Why does Pape tear the threee photographs out of the album? He tore them out to show the Nazis that "the dark haired one" was part of their family, and not one of the Rosens that was being hidden.

Chapter 6 1. What are Papa and Uncle Henrik talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”? They are talking about Ellen coming - she is the carton of cigarettes, and all of the other cigarettes are Jews that live in Copenhagen.

2. For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee? It is a good place because he is a fisherman, and he can take Jews over to Sweden on his boat, because Sweden is right on the other side of the sea - you can even see it from his dock!

Chapter 7 1. Briefly describe Mama’s relationship with her brother Henrik. Mama and her brother Henrik are very close, and they like to tease each other about when they were little, growing up in that very same spot.

2. What is different about this visit to Uncle Henrik’s house from visits Annemarie has made there in times past? This is different because they are bringing Jews to safety rather than visting for fun, and the Nazis patrol everywhere now, so they had to figure out their stories before traveling.

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? He says "There has been a death, and tonight your Great-aunt Birte will be resting in the living room, in her casket, before she is buried tomorrow." Annemarie is puzzled and worried when she hears this, because there is no Great-aunt Birte. She wonders why Uncle Henrik and her mother would lie to her.

Chapter 9 1. Who do you think the ‘mourners” are? I think that the mourners are Jews who are also going to be taken across the sea to Sweden, a free country, by Uncle Henrik, and are just pretending to be mourning the beath of a loved one.

2. How does Uncle Henrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great –aunt Birte? He says that they lied to her because they love her, and also that it is easier to be brave if you do not know everything, and that is why they didn't tell her in the first place.

3. Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing. She feels older when she finds out why Mama and her uncle were lying to her, and she has finally seen past the lies and has seen reality, which is not always a great thing to see.

Chapter 10 Vocabulary: typhus - a very infectious and deadly disease

1. What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”? The familiar phrase is "he who numbers the stars one by one", and the title of this book is Number the Stars, so they relate somehow.

2. How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake? I think that they must have all felt very scared because the Nazis might have shown up any minute, and they might have been discovered.

3. How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket? She tells the soldiers that her aunt had typhus, but they would of course open the casket for them, and when the soldiers hear this, they do not want to see her.

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 called Number the Stars because in the psalm, it says that God will " heal the broken spirits and bind their wounds", and that is exactly what the Danish people need right now. Right!

Chapter 11 1. What is in the casket? There are blankets and coats to keep the Jewish peaople warm on their trip in the casket.

2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine? He gave the baby medicine and drugged her because he did not want her to wake up and start crying and give them all away.

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 is very brave when they are having the service for Great-aunt Birte because she actually thinks that she is dead, and therefore, she thinks that they are telling the Nazis the truth so they have nothing to worry about.

4. Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was. Annemarie realizes that she, too must play her part in getting her friends safely to Sweden, and that if anyone fails, the entire plan will be ruined.

Chapter 12 1. Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat? I think that she will meet soldiers on her way to the boat, but they will not find the package that is hidden in the basket.

2. What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter? She thinks that it is harder for the ones who wait. It has less danger, but more fear.

3. Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety? She worries because her mother's expedition will be dangerous.

Chapter 13 1. Why does Annemarie volunteer to take the packet to Uncle Henrik? She volunteers because her mother broke ankle and cannot do it, and her sister is asleep. She also is fast, so she is the best person for the job. She also understands that for some reason that packet is extremely important to Uncle Henrik. 2. Why doesn’t Mama tell Annemarie what is in the basket? She doesn't tell her because she is better off not knowing, and it would waste time trying to explain.

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? I think that Annemarie is Little Red Riding Hood because she is trying to take something to someone, and the German soldiers (wolves) try to stop her.

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? That life is not a fairy tale like the ones she tells Kirsti, but life is real, and the hero does not always win.

Chapter 15 1. What is your reaction to how the soldiers treated Annemarie? I think that they were very mean and rude to little Annemarie.

2. List three times when the German soldiers are rude to Annemarie. They break the bread she is giving to Henrik, they threaten her with the dogs, and they throw the apple on the ground.

3. Why does Annemarie act like Kirsti? She acts like Kirsti because she and her mother don't want the soldiers to know that she knows a lot about what is going on, and she is supposed to act like an empty-headed little girl.

4. Did anything Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie surprise you? What? I am very surprised about the hankerchief, I had no idea that they used it to numb the dog's smell!

Chapter 16. 1. How does Uncle Henrik define “brave” to Annemarie? Based on this definition, is Annnemarie be considered brave? He says that brave means not thinking about the dangers, just thinking about what you have to do. Annemarie is considered very brave based on this description.

2. What secret information does Uncle Henrik share with Annemarie about the Rosens? He tells her that he has a secret compartment under his boat, and that he used it to bring the Rosens and the others across. He also says that they could hear her when she spoke to him.

3. Describe something funny that happens in this chapter. The God of Thunder (cat) fell into the milk pail at the very end of this chapter.

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 Danish people had kept the Jews' houses clean while they were gone, in hopes that they would come back - which most of them did.

2. How did Peter die? How did Lise really die? Peter died in a public square shooting at Ryvagen. Lise was run over by a Nazi military car when they found out about the Resistance meeting that she was at.

3. Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s Star of David necklace? Annemarie hid it in a pocket of Lise's old wedding dress so it would be safe.

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__**DANIEL'S STORY**__

Pictures of Frankfurt Things in Frankfurt are really starting to change. The Nazis have taken over, and the Jews are looked down upon. No one likes them - not even teachers, who are supposed to be very fair people! all of the Jews are being "relocated", and Daniel is on the train to Lodz, which is a ghetto in Poland. He is looking at the pictures in his album, and remembering the stories that those pictures show. This is very sad, because Daniel hasn't done anything wrong, and he shouldn't be going to Lodz.

Pictures of Lodz This time, Daniel is on a train going to what the Nazis say is a work camp, but who really knows what it is? The Nazis lie all the time. he is remembering his past at Lodz, and thinking about his future. He is also thinking of Rosa, the girl who he kind of likes that he meets at Lodz. She is very kind, and she tells him to join this little group that they have. Daniel and his sister Erika both join. Also in this part, Oma Rachel and Opa Samuel go away. In the end, the family is being evacuated, and Rosa, Fredriech, and Daniel are going to escape. Freidriech and Rosa make it, but Daniel gets caught by the Gestapo, and put in the train with his family and lots of other people.

Pictures of Auschwitz Daniel has survived the worst death camp there is - Auschwitz. He is now in an open train car, traveling to Buchenwald. He was actually put in Birkenau, one of the three camps of Auschwitz. He and his father were put in barracks with 800 other men, and three of them had to share one small straw pallet. Then, as they are marching to work, he sees Erika playing in the prisoner band! She looks out of hope, which is very unusual for her. That can only mean on thing - that Mother is dead. Erika would still have hope if she was alive. Daniel becomes part of the camp Resistance, and he becomes part of a plan to take down the gas chamber people are building. Then they arrive at Buchenwald.

Pictures of Buchenwald Daniel gets a job as a photographer for the rich Nazis. Buchenwald was a forced labor camp rather than a mass extermination camp. Then, the Americans come and, the camp is free! They are let out of Buchenwald, and Daniel has to get used to a regular diet again. Daniel gets back to Poland, where he meets Rosa again! After a while, Daniel proposes, and they are to get married! The war is over, and everything is good again!