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Number the Stars

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QuestionAnswer
complicated or detailed intricate
dismay cause someone to feel distress
waste time, slow dawdle
lingered stay in place longer than necessary
amused finding something funny or entertaining
tall and thin lanky
grasp or seized clutched
a feeling of respect and admiration awe
excited or noisy activity commotion
with small and delicate features wispy
Poised ready
Irritated annoyed
stretched tight taut
repeating recurring
enclosed encased
What puts Ellen in danger in the story? She is Jewish, and the Nazis are arresting Jewish people.
What item does Ellen wear that could expose her identity? A necklace with a Jewish symbol.
Where do Annemarie and her family take Ellen to protect her? To Uncle Henrik’s home in the countryside.
What is the real purpose of the handkerchief Annemarie carries? It confuses Nazi dogs so they can’t track people.
How do the Johannsen's keep Ellen safe when soldiers come? They pretend Ellen is their daughter and part of the family.
Who is the main character in Number the Stars? Annemarie Johansen.
Where does Number the Stars take place? Denmark.
Who is Annemarie’s younger sister? Kirsti Johansen.
 

 



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