Number the Stars | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. Why do the German Soldiers seem a normal part of life to Kirsti?

2. What do Ellen and Annemarie resolve not to tell their mothers in Chapter 1?

3. Why does Mrs. Rosen tell the girls in Chapter 1 that it is safer to avoid the German soldiers?

4. How long does Mrs. Johansen tell Kirsti she will have to wait for a cupcake?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2

5. When the German soldiers asked a little boy why the king would go out alone, what was...
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