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What were cigarettes a code for?
Cigarettes is code for Jews.
Who was the man who rode through the streets of Copenhagen with all of Denmark as his guard in number the stars?
King Christian X is the king of Denmark, and his people love him because he acts like everyone else and because he stands up for his country against the Nazis. King Christian was well-respected and beloved by his people. They considered him a strong leader because he stood up to…
How does Papa plan to hide Ellen?
Peter, the messenger man, has helped hide Ellen’s parents. How does Papa plan to hide Ellen? Papa plans for Ellen to be Lise, Annemarie’s older and dead sister. Annemarie tells Ellen that Lise died in a car accident.
What is Annemarie afraid that Kirsti will do on the train ride to visit Uncle Henrik?
What is Annemarie afraid that Kirsti will do on the train ride to visit Uncle Henrik? She is afraid that Kirsti will tell the German soldiers that this is Ellen’s New Year.
Why didn’t the soldiers want mama to open the casket?
The “death” in the family is an excuse for people to be gathered. Mama says the casket is closed because Birte died of typhus germs, pretty much guaranteeing no one will open it to check their story.
What does Ellen say that her mother is afraid of?
“Ellen had said that her mother was afraid of the ocean, that it was too cold and too big. The sky was too, thought Annemarie. The whole world was: too cold, too big. And too cruel.”
He tells the family that the Germans are closing stores that belong to Jews. This is probably the reason that Mrs. Hirsch’s shop has been closed, Peter says. Peter reveals that the Nazis are intent on tormenting Jews.
What was something Mama and Papa never spoke of?
Mama and Papa never spoke of Lise. They never opened the trunk. But Annemarie did, from time to time, when she was alone in the apartment; alone, she touched Lise’s things gently, remembering her quiet, soft-spoken sister who had looked forward so to marriage and children of her own.
Why hasnt Ellen’s mother been on the beach before Number the Stars?
Why hasn’t Ellen’s mother been to the beach before? because the mom is scared of the water.
Why did Mrs Johansen have to crawl home?
By Lois Lowry Whew. Mrs. Johansen wasted no time getting out of there, but she was going too fast and fell. She hurt herself pretty badly and it took forever to crawl home.
Why didn’t Papa go with them on the trip to Uncle Henrik’s house?
Why didn’t papa go with them on the trip to uncle Henrik’s house? It would look not right. What does Annemarie find confusing about papa’s conversation with uncle Henrik? They are talking about a carton of cigarettes.
What is inside the casket in number the stars?
There is nothing in the casket except blankets and clothing. He distributes the items to the people gathered, saying they will need them for protection against the cold. Annemarie watches Ellen put on a jacket.
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