Characters
When did Lise die?
In the beginning of the war because she was a resistance fighter (she was run over by the Nazis)
What is an important character quality about Ellen?
She is Jewish
What war was happening during this book?
WWII
Who are the two protagonists?
Ellen and Annemarie
What part of Mama's body did she break?
Whose necklace did Annemarie have? Where did she hide it?
It belonged to Ellen. She hid it in Lise's dress in the chest.
What happened to Mama when she was coming back from the woods?
She hurt her ankle
What country is this book set in?
Denmark
Why did Kirsti not like her shoes?
Because they were made of fish skin
How did Lise die?
She got hit by a car (while being chased by Nazis)
How did Peter die?
He died because he was caught by the Nazis and got shot
Why was the handkerchief so important?
Because it had a certain poison in it that caused dogs to stay away from where Jews were
What country were the Jewish people in the book escaping to?
Sweden
Why was the baby drugged?
To make it quiet/fall asleep so it wouldn't make a noise
Who said, "Kittens like milk, not water,"?
Kirsti
Why did the Rosens go into hiding?
They were Jewish and the Nazis were arresting the Jews
At Lise's funeral, why did Peter have a cast?
Because he got shot by one of the Nazis invading the resistance HQ
What was the Holocaust?
The time period where many people, not just Jewish people, were killed because of who they were (and they weren't the preferred race)
How is symbolism used throughout Number the Stars?
Cigarettes, fishing/going fishing (good weather for fishing), etc
What color was Peter's hair?
Red
Who is Aunt Birte? Why is she important?
She doesn't exist - she was a coverup!
Where does the title for this book come from?
The Book of Psalms; God numbers each of his children as stars in the sky and knows them all.
Why were so many families broken apart during this time period?
People taken to different places, Nazis separated, some went to camps, put in ghettos
What was inside the casket?
Blankets and supplies (clothes!) to keep them warm on the journey
State three facts about Judaism
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