By: Andrea Underwood

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By Andrea Underwood
Number the Stars Ch. 9-16 Review
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In what ways is the funeral at Uncle Henriks
different from other funerals?
The funeral at Uncle Henriks was different from
other funerals because there was no talk of
happier times.
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Think about the situation that the Johansens
face. Why might not knowing everything make it
easier to be brave? Why does Mama lie to
Annemarie?
Not knowing everything might make it easier to be
brave because it is easier to be brave when you
dont know everything that you are being brave
for. Mama lies to Annemarie as a way of
protecting her.
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What is the surprise that Ellen receives during
the funeral of Great Aunt Birte? Describe Ellens
reaction.
The surprise that Ellen receives during Great
Aunt Birtes funeral is her parents. Ellens
reaction is a very happy, but quiet one
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How does Mama keep the soldiers from opening the
casket?
Mama keeps the soldiers from opening the casket
by saying that she wishes so much that she could
kiss her aunt once more, but she cant because
Aunt Birte died of typhus.
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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 say that the Jews must rebuild, heal, and
relocate one by one.
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What is in the casket?
The casket contains many old clothes to keep the
travelers warm on the journey.
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What does Peter give to the baby? Why?
Peter gives the baby drops that will keep her
quiet. The mother said that she was always quiet,
but Peter doesnt want to take risks.
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Peter gives Mr. Rosen a paper wrapped package.
What instructions does Peter give to Mr. Rosen?
The instructions that Peter gives to Mr. Rosen
are simple, get the package to Uncle Henrik.
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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 as follows Peter would take the
first group, then Mama would wait 20 minutes
until she came with the second group.
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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 about one hour.
She is actually gone for several hours.
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What do you think has happened to Mama?
I think that Mama has run home so hurriedly that
she trips over a root and breaks her ankle.
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Describe what happened to Mama on the way back
from the boat.
On the way back from the boat, Mama tripped over
a tree root and broke her ankle because she was
hurrying to get home to Annemarie and Kirsti.
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What does Annemarie find next to the house?
Annemarie finds the packet that Peter gave to Mr.
Rosen that must be delivered to Uncle Henrik.
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What instructions does Mama give Annemarie
concerning the item she found next to the house?
The instructions that Mama gives to Annemarie are
simple, run and give the package to Uncle Henrik.
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What story does Annemarie think about on the path
to the boat?
Annemarie thinks about the story of Little Red
Riding Hood on the path to the boat.
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List the main characters in the story that
Annemarie thought about.
In the story Little Red Riding Hood, the main
characters are, Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma,
and the Big Bad Wolf.
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How are the characters in Little Red Riding Hood
like the characters in Number the Stars?
The characters in Little Red Riding Hood are like
the characters in Number the Stars because
Annemarie (Little Red Riding Hood) is taking a
basket of goodies to Uncle Henrik (Grandma)
and the Nazis (Big Bad Wolf) are trying to catch
her.
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What are the instructions that Annemaries mother
gives her in case she is stopped?
Annemaries mother tells her that if she is
stopped, she is to act like she is a silly girl
taking lunch to a forgetful fisherman.
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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 that Annemarie had to try
to do after returning to her uncles house?
The first thing that Annemarie had to try to do
after returning to her uncles house was to milk
Blossom.
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What was Uncle Henriks definition of bravery?
Uncle Henriks definition of bravery is to risk
your life for others by doing what needs to be
done.
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How does Uncle Henrik get the Rosens to Sweden?
Uncle Henrik gets the Rosens to Sweden by taking
them on a boat, and sailing across the sea.
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What does Annemarie learn about Peter?
Annemarie learns that Peter is in the Resistance.
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What is the secret of the handkerchief?
The secret of the handkerchief is that it had a
drug in it that would make the dogs loose their
smell.