Number the Stars Novel Study
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on character analysis, plot, and themes in Lois Lowry's 'Number the Stars'.
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Number the Stars Novel Study
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What is the setting of the novel 'Number the Stars'?
Paris, France during World War I
Copenhagen, Denmark during World War II
London, England during the Cold War
Berlin, Germany during the Vietnam War
2. Who is the protagonist of the story?
Ellen Rosen
Annemarie Johansen
Kirsti Johansen
Peter Neilsen
3. The Star of David is a symbol of the faith.
4. Annemarie's family helps the Rosens by pretending Ellen is their .
5. The code name for the Jewish people being relocated was 'relocation of '.
6. Describe one act of bravery shown by a character in 'Number the Stars'.
7. Explain the significance of the title 'Number the Stars'.
8. The Johansen family lived in Sweden.
True
False
9. Annemarie's sister, Lise, died in a car accident.
True
False
Match each character with their description.
10. Annemarie Johansen
a. Jewish girl who pretends to be Annemarie's sister
11. Ellen Rosen
b. The protagonist, a brave Danish girl
12. Peter Neilsen
c. Annemarie's older sister, part of the Resistance
13. Lise Johansen
d. Member of the Danish Resistance, engaged to Lise
14. Imagine you are Annemarie Johansen. Write a journal entry describing your feelings and experiences during the night your family helped the Rosens escape to Sweden. Include details about what you saw, heard, and felt.
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