Number the Stars chap. 9-16 review

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Number the Stars chap. 9-16 review

• By Rachel Blakemore

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In what ways is the funeral at Uncle Henricks
different from other funerals?

• The funeral at Uncle Henricks is different than
  all the other funerals because the casket had
  nobody in it. It only had jackets and blankets in
  it.

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Think about the situation that the Johnsen's
face. Why might not knowing everything make it
easier to be brave? Why does mama lie to
Annemarie?

• Not knowing everything makes it easier to be
  brave because its just a lot easier to be brave
  when you dont know everything. Mama lies to
  Annemarie because Uncle Henrick and her wanted to
  help Annemarie be a braver person.

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What is the surprise that Ellen receives during
the funeral of Great Aunt Birtie? Describe
Ellen's reaction to the surprise.

• The surprise that Ellen receives during the
  funeral of Great Aunt Birtie is that Ellen's
  parents come to Uncle Henricks. Her reaction was
  that she was happy and really sad and quiet at
  the same time.

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How does mama keep the soldiers from opening the
casket?

• Mama keeps the soldiers from opening the casket
  by telling them she has Typhus disease and that
  it could still be on her body.

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What is the meaning of the psalm read at the
funeral?

• The meaning of the psalm read at the funeral is
  to make the German soldiers think they were
  Christians.

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What is in the casket???

• In the casket are clothes like heavy coats. Also
  there are blankets for them to stay even warmer
  during the cold night journey.

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What does Peter give to the baby? Why?

• Peter gives something to the baby that makes it
  sleep so that it wont cry and the German soldiers
  wont find them.

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Peter gives mr.rosen a paper wrapped package.
What instructions does Peter give mr.rosen?

• The instructions Peter gives Mr.Rosen were to
  give the package to a man when they got to
  Sweden.

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Describe the plan that Peter devises to get the
group safely away?

• The plan that Peter devises to get the group
  safely away is to bring groups over one by one.

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How long is mama supposed to be gone? How long is
she actually gone?

• Mama is supposed to be gone for one hour, but she
  is actually gone for several hours.

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What do you think will happen to mama?

• I think Mama got hurt on her way home so she had
  to go slower.

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Describe what happens to mama on the way back to
the boat.

• On her way back to the boat Mama trips over a
  root and breaks her ankle.

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What does Annemarie find next to the house?

• Next to the house Annemarie finds the packet that
  Mr. Rosen was supposed to have with him.

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What instructions does mama give Annemarie
concerning the item she found by the house?

• Mama tells Annemarie to run to the dock with a
  lunch packed and the packet underneath to Uncle
  Henrick.

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What story does Annemarie think about on the path
to the boat.

• Annemarie thinks about the story Little Red
  Riding Hood.

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List the main characters in the story that
Annemarie thought about.

• The main characters in the story that Annemarie
  thought about are Little Red Riding Hood,
  Grandma, The Big Bad Wolf, and Mama.

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How are the characters in Little Red Riding Hood
like the ones in Number the Stars?

• The characters in Little red riding Hood are like
  the ones in Number The Stars because Mama could
  be Mama, Uncle Henrick could be Grandma, and the
  German soldiers could be The Big Bad wolf.

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What are the instructions that Annemarie's mother
gives her in case she is stopped?

• The instructions Annemarie's mother gives her in
  case she is stopped are to pretend she is an
  empty headed little girl taking lunch to her
  uncle.

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What does the German soldier find in the packet?

• The German soldier finds a handkerchief in the
  packet.

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What is the first thing Annemarie had to try to
do after returning to her uncles house?

• The first thing Annemarie had to try to do after
  returning to her uncles house is to try and
  forget about Blossom going crazy that she hasnt
  been milked.

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What is Uncle Henricks definition of bravery?

• Uncle Henricks definition of bravery is when you
  risk your life for others.

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How does Uncle Henrick get the Rosens to Sweden

• Uncle Henrick gets the Rosens to Sweden by having
  them hide in a little room hidden underneath his
  boat.

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What does Annemarie learn about Peter?

• Annemarie learns about Peter that he is in the
  Resistance.

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What is the secret of the handkerchief?

• The secret of the handkerchief is that scientists
  had created a special drug that was in the
  handkerchief and when the dogs smell it, it ruins
  their sense of smell.