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Number the Stars Novel Study

A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on comprehension and analysis of Lois Lowry's 'Number the Stars'.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1

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Number the StarsNovel StudyELAGrade 5Historical Fiction
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Number the Stars: Comprehension and Analysis

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your copy of 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry if needed.

1. What is the main setting of 'Number the Stars'?

a

Paris, France during World War I

b

Copenhagen, Denmark during World War II

c

London, England during the Cold War

d

New York, USA during the Great Depression

2. Who is the protagonist of the story?

a

Ellen Rosen

b

Annemarie Johansen

c

Kirsty Johansen

d

Peter Neilsen

3. The Star of David is a symbol of the   faith.

4. Annemarie's family pretended Ellen was their daughter to protect her from the   soldiers.

5. The 'fishermen' in the story were truly catching fish.

T

True

F

False

6. Annemarie's courage is tested when she has to deliver a package to Uncle Henrik.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe the relationship between Annemarie and Ellen. How does their friendship demonstrate loyalty?

8. What is the significance of the title, 'Number the Stars'?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

courage
Star of David
resistance
smuggle

9. The Danish   movement helped many Jewish people escape.

10. Annemarie showed great   when she faced the German soldiers.