Number the Stars: A Novel Study
This worksheet explores themes, characters, and plot points from Lois Lowry's 'Number the Stars' for Grade 8 ELA students.
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Number the Stars: A Novel Study
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your understanding of Lois Lowry's 'Number the Stars'.
1. What is the primary reason Ellen Rosen and her family must flee Copenhagen?
They are Jewish and the Nazis are rounding up Jewish citizens.
Their house was bombed by Allied forces.
They are moving to Sweden for a new job opportunity.
They are trying to escape a contagious disease.
2. How does Annemarie Johansen demonstrate bravery throughout the novel?
She openly defies Nazi soldiers in the street.
She hides Ellen and risks her own safety for her friend.
She joins the Danish Resistance as a spy.
She delivers a secret message to the King of Denmark.
3. The Johansen family pretends that Ellen is their daughter, Lise, who had years ago.
4. Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie that it is easier to be brave if you don't know all the .
5. The code word for the Jewish people being smuggled to Sweden is ' ' .
6. Describe the significance of the Star of David necklace in the story. What does it symbolize?
7. Explain the role of Peter Neilsen in the Danish Resistance. How does he help the Rosens and other Jewish families?
8. Annemarie's younger sister, Kirsti, fully understands the danger facing the Rosens.
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False
9. The handkerchief given to Annemarie by Uncle Henrik is used to help the dogs track the Jewish families.
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False
10. 'Number the Stars' explores themes of courage, friendship, and sacrifice during a difficult historical period. Choose one of these themes and write an essay analyzing how it is developed through the characters and events of the novel. Provide specific examples from the text to support your claims.