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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. While on her way to deliver a package to her uncle's boat, Annemarie hits a fork in the path; which direction does she choose to go?

2. Which of the following were mixed and placed on the handkerchief to confuse the dogs?

3. In what year did Denmark surrender to Germany?

4. What does the German soldier tell Annemarie that the dogs smell in the basket?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who tipped off the Rabbi who warned the Jews that the Germans were rounding them up?

2. How does Annemarie remember the Rosens in Chapter 11?

3. What is one reason Annemarie thinks Mrs. Rosen may be particularly afraid in Chapter 11?

4. What coincidence happens as Annemarie tells a story to herself on her trip to visit Uncle Henrik?

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

6. How does the jacket in Chapter 11 make Ellen realize that her life has changed significantly?

7. How did Inge broken her ankle?

8. Why does Annemarie think waiting and wondering are scarier than being involved in the danger?

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

10. Why does Annemarie choose to take a path which winds deeply into the woods while she is taking a package to her uncle in Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many aspects of this novel, characters needed to think and react quickly. Find at least five examples of how quick thinking helped at least one character in Number the Stars and discuss the situation. Use information from the novel to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing how Annemarie or Papa must have felt, waiting for something in the current society. Use personal experience/knowledge and events from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how Annemarie was able to learn to become brave. Take time to explain how the character evolved throughout the book using specific examples from the novel.

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