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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What childhood story does Annemarie tell herself on the trip to her Uncle's boat to deliver a package?

2. Which of the following words best describes dinner with Uncle Henrik after he has delivered the Rosens to Sweden?

3. Which of the following was not a reason Mama considered when allowing Annemarie the opportunity to deliver the package in Chapter 13?

4. Who does Annemarie think about while she is waiting for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?

5. Where is the character who dies at the end of the book buried?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Inge tell Annemarie to do should the soldiers stop her?

2. Why do Annemarie and Henrik go to the barn to have a serious conversation in Chapter 16?

3. Who does Annemarie pretend to be like as she talks to the German soldiers while she is taking package to her uncle in Chapter 15?

4. What awakens Annemarie as she dozed off in the rocking chair in Chapter 10?

5. Why was cocaine added to the mixture placed on the handkerchief?

6. In Chapter 16, where does Henrik tell Annemarie the Rosens are?

7. What comforts many members of the group gathered for the mourning of Aunt Birte?

8. Describe how Lise was killed.

9. How does Ellen react to having to wear a hand-me-down jacket?

10. How old is Annemarie when the war ends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In order to safely escape from the German soldiers and deliver the package to Henrik, Annemarie pretended to be like her younger sister. Write an essay explaining why this was a good or not-so-good strategy. Use information from the story to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Number the Stars, there are a variety of contrasts. Choose two such contrasts and describe each in detail, using specific examples from the text. Include how each item is in contrast to the other. Be specific and detailed.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Annemarie's concept and understanding of how to be heroic progress throughout the novel. Include specific examples from the text to support your answer.

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