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What is Mama's real name?
What is Kirsti's real name?
Inge
Kirsten
What does "Lanky" mean?
(No context clues needed)
(of a person) ungracefully thin and tall.
Similar: tall, thin, slender, slim, and skinny
Who said "You will, little one. You saved her life, after all. Someday you will find her again. Someday the war will end. All wars do." in Number The Stars
Uncle Henrik
What does the story take place?
Copenhagen and Gilleleje, Denmark
When did the Nazis invade Denmark?
When did they become free?
How long was Denmark invaded?
1940
1945
5 years
What does Trofast translate to?
Faithful
What does "seldom" mean? Use context clues:
It was very seldom that Mama disagreed with Papa.
: in few instances : RARELY, INFREQUENTLY
Who said "I wish that I could protect you children from this knowledge" in Number The Stars.
Mr. Johansens or Papa
What street does chapter 1 take place in?
Østerbrogade
What is the holiday that the Jewish people of Denmark did not get to celebrate because of their evacuation.
New Year
How does Kirsti's hair look like?
Blond, Curly, and medium length.
What does "ruefully" mean? Use context clues:
But it wasn't a joke at all, though Mama laughed ruefully.
: exciting pity or sympathy
(in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner)
Who said "Don't grow much more, or you will be taller than I am, little Longlegs!"
Peter Neilsen
Where were the Rosens when Henrik went to Sweden on the boat with Annemarie?
Did Kirsti see the Tivoli Gardens fireworks?
No she heard bombs and the mom pretended they were fireworks.
How old was Lise when she died?
How old would she be in 2000?
18
78
What does "dismay" mean? Use context clues:
"But Mama," Annemarie said, in dismay, "it's their New Year."
: sudden disappointment
Who said "We did so to help you to be brave, because we love you."
Uncle Henrik
What sea is Denmark in?
The Baltic from the sea area Kattegat.
What does the handkerchief do? Why is it so important?
The handkerchief attacks dogs with rabbit blood and then messes up their sense of smell with the cocaine. Nazis started using dogs to use their sense of smell to find Jews hidden and the handkerchief allows them not to.
What's the name of the couples baby?
Rachel, she's a baby girl.
What does "churning" mean? Use context clues:
She could hear the churning sea beyond,and see the wash of daylight to the east,over Sweden.
(with reference to liquid) move or cause to move about vigorously.
Who said "Your Uncle has a pretty lunch, like a woman"
The main guard in the woods end.
What castle is in Helisingør?
Kronborg Castle
What is the moral of Number The Stars.
The central theme of Number the Stars is the difficulty of growing up. (I believe)