Number+the+Stars

//Number the Stars// by Lois Lowry is a simple yet poignant novel about a young girl's contribution to the resistance movement in Denmark during World War II. Annemarie Johansen, a 10-year old girl living in Copenhagen, is faced with the knowledge that the Nazis are beginning to "relocate" the Jews in her city. //Retrieved from www.BookRags.com//

__Vocabulary__

 * contempt** n.feeling of scorn toward a person or thing
 * exasperated** adj.extremely annoyed
 * imperious** adj. bossy or bullying in an arrogant way
 * intricate** adj. very detailed
 * sabotage** n.destruction of property or interference with activities as a part of an effort against an enemy

__Comprehension__
1. How does Annemarie behave around the German soldiers?How does Kirsti? Why might the sisters behave so differently? 2. Contrast the fantasy world of the fairy tale Annemarie tells Kirsti with the reality of the world the girls know. Why might Kirsti be especially in need of hearing fairy tales? Why might fairy tales be comforting to Annemarie? 3. Whom does Ellen pretend to be when the soldiers come to the Johansens? Why?

__Comprehension__

 * 1) Why does Mama lie to Annemarie?
 * 2) What is the surprise Ellen receives during the funeral of Great Aunt Birte? Describe Ellen's reaction to the surprise?
 * 3) How does Mama keep the soldiers from opening the casket?
 * 4) What is the meaning of the Psalm read at the funeral?
 * 5) What is in the casket?
 * 6) What does Peter give to the baby? Why?
 * 7) Peter gives Mr. Rosen a paper-wrapped package. What instructions does Pete give to Mr. Rosen?
 * 8) Describe the plan that Peter devises to get the group safely away.
 * 9) How long is Mama suppose to be gone? How long is she actually gone?
 * 10) What do you think has happened to Mama?

__Comprehension__

 * 1) Describe what happened to Mama on the way back from the boat?
 * 2) What does Annemarie find next to the house?
 * 3) What instructions does Mama give Annemarie concerning the item she found next to the house?
 * 4) What story does Annemarie think about on the path to the boat?
 * 5) List the main characters in the story that Annemarie thought about?
 * 6) How are the characters named in the previous question like the ones in //Number the Stars//?
 * 7) What are the instructions that Annemarie's mother gives her in case she is stopped?
 * 8) Describe Annemarie's encounter with the German soldiers? Tell about their attitudes and actions as well as Annemarie's.
 * 9) What does the German soldier find in the packet?
 * 10) What do you think will happen next?

__Comprehension__

 * 1) What is the first thing Annemarie had to try to do after returning to her uncle's house?
 * 2) What is Uncle Henrik's definition of bravery?
 * 3) Does Annemarie feel that she is brave? Why or why not?
 * 4) How does Uncle Henrik get the Rosens to Sweden?
 * 5) What does Annemarie learn about Peter?
 * 6) What is the secret of the handkerchief?
 * 7) Describe the city of Copenhagen when the war ended.
 * 8) What does Annemarie finally learn about Lise's death?
 * 9) Ellen's Star of David was kept in a safe place by Annemarie. Where has it been, what will Annemarie do with it now?
 * 10) Which elements of this story are true? Which are fiction?