Table of Contents
- 1 How does Annemarie use the ideas that her uncle has taught her?
- 2 Why were Annemarie Ellen and Kirsti stopped by the soldiers?
- 3 What does Annemarie learn about pride?
- 4 What did Annemarie learn about Peter from Uncle?
- 5 What does Lowry mean when she says it was an odd word pride?
- 6 Why did Annemarie say Peter was in the resistance?
- 7 Why does Uncle Henrik tease Annemarie in number the stars?
How does Annemarie use the ideas that her uncle has taught her?
Annemarie behaves in as silly a fashion as possible to keep the soldiers from suspecting her of something for which she could be arrested. She allows them to believe she is nothing more than a silly child. Annemarie also knows how important ti is that she appear unafraid and completely innocent.
How does Annemarie feel about the soldiers use evidence from the story in your answer?
Annemarie is disgusted by the fact that the soldier’s Danish is so poor after three years of occupation. The soldiers interrogate the girls.
Why were Annemarie Ellen and Kirsti stopped by the soldiers?
Why were Annemarie,Ellen,and Kirsti stopped by soldiers? They were stopped by soldiers because Annemarie and Ellen had a race. Explain the reactions of the three girls to the German soldiers. Rosen give the girls about behaving outside?
How did Kirsti react to the soldiers?
How does Kirsti behave around the German soldiers? Kirsti is defiant, stubborn, and speaks loudly to the soldiers. Her behavior shows she has no fear of them.
What does Annemarie learn about pride?
Annemarie discovers that pride is not located in physical objects or places. The old man still has his pride, too. Pride, Annemarie finds, is what you carry in you. These chapters also evaluate the importance of possessions.
What does Annemarie learn about the word pride?
War is difficult for everyone. Annemarie realizes each person has to do what he or she feels is right. Pride means knowing you are standing up for what you believe is right.
What did Annemarie learn about Peter from Uncle?
What did Annemarie learn about Peter from Uncle Henrik? Peter was a part of the underground resistance. What were the two clues that should have clued Annemarie in about Peter? Peter would help smuggle Jews into Sweden in fishing boats.
What did Annemarie bring to Uncle Henrik’s boat?
Not long after she delivered the packet to her uncle, German soldiers brought dogs to the boat. The handkerchief saved them all. Now the Rosens and the other passengers are safe in Sweden. Annemarie asks if the Nazis will invade Sweden and Henrik says no.
What does Lowry mean when she says it was an odd word pride?
What does Lowry mean when she writes, “It was an odd word: pride” in Chapter 11? Pride is not just something people can see it is something you can carry inside of you.
What is the lesson of Number the Stars?
Number the Stars explores the themes of bravery and true friendship. Lowry relies on historical accounts of actual events, her friend Annelise Platt’s firsthand account of living in Denmark as a child during World War II, and her own determination and skill as a writer to relate her thematic messages.
Why did Annemarie say Peter was in the resistance?
Annemarie is surprised to hear that Peter is in the Resistance, but she realizes it makes sense. She says she did not hear any of the people in Henrik’s boat. She wants to know if they could hear her, and Henrik says they could. They also heard the soldiers who came to search the boat. Annemarie wants to know why the handkerchief was so vital.
What did Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie about the boat?
Uncle Henrik told Annemarie the truth about the package and the boat, about the secret compartments as well as the handkerchief covered the smell of the hidden passengers. What happen to the Rosen family?
Why does Uncle Henrik tease Annemarie in number the stars?
Uncle Henrik teases Annemarie because she had to milk Blossom on her own. When she got home, her mother and Kirsti had gone to the hospital. Annemarie heard Blossom complaining and went to milk her, but she did not really know how.
How did Annemarie feel about the Nazis invading Sweden?
Annemarie asks if the Nazis will invade Sweden and Henrik says no. Suddenly Annemarie feels sad, and wonders out loud if she will see Ellen again. Uncle Henrik is sure that she will—they will be joined someday and the war will end someday.