Setting
Where does Annemarie live
In a small apartment in Copenhagen with her parents and younger sister, Kristi.
Who is the main character in this story?
Annemarie
What treat does Kristi wish for early in the novel?
Cupcakes
Who was King of Denmark during WWII
King Christian X
Why is there no sugar, butter, or coffee?
because the Germans took it
When is Number the Stars set
Set during World War II in Denmark.
Who was Annemarie's best friend?
Ellen
What do the Nazis take from a synagogue in Chapter 4?
A list of the Jews who go to that syagogue
Who occupied Denmark?
the Germans
What story does Annemarie think about on her way to the boat in Chapter 14?
Little Red Riding Hood
Where does Uncle Henrik live? Why did they decide to go there?
In Gilleleje by the sea; to take Ellen and her family to Sweden in his boat.
Describe the external traits of Annemarie
lanky girl with silvery blond hair and long legs
Why does Mr. Joahnsen show the soldiers a picture of Lise in Chapter 5?
To convince them that Ellen is his child.
What year did the war begin?
1938
Describe Peter and Lise
They were engaged to be married, part of the resistance, and killed by the Germans.
Where was Ellen's necklace while she was away?
In a blue trunk
Describe the internal traits of Annemarie
Smart, logical, obedient, and brave
What was their excuse to go to Sweden?
They pretend that Great-aunt Brite has died
What year did the war end?
1945
Who do they pretend Ellen is? How do they prove it?
Lise; Annemarie's father shows them 3 baby pictures
Where is Number the Stars set
some of the book is set in Copenhagen at or near Annemarie's home.
The rest of the book is set in Gillelje at or near Annemarie's uncle's house in the country.
Why is Annemarie brave? Name three instances where she shows this bravery
Although she is just a child she faces the realities of war with strength and bravery.
1. delivering the packet to her uncle
2. when the soldiers stop her in the woods
3. when they go through the contents of her basket
Describe what happened when Annemarie found a important package. What would have happened had she not come?
Annemarie found an important package that had been dropped, and ran to take it to Uncle Henrik. In it was a handkerchief that could stop the dogs from smelling. After she left the boat soldiers came with their dogs.
If she hadn't come the soldiers would have found the people hiding in the boat.
Name three details in the story that are based on historical fact
answers will vary
Annemarie says Denmark should be what for the Jews?
be bodyguard for the Jews