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The passage provides a reading comprehension test about the book Number the Stars. It tests knowledge of characters, events and quotes from the story.

The Rosen family consisted of Mrs. Rosen, their daughter Ellen, and Mr. Rosen who worked as a lawyer. They were Jewish.

Mama lied to Annemarie to protect her and keep her from worrying. This was the right thing to do to keep Annemarie safe.

Name_____________________________ Reading

Date________________ ________________

Number the Stars: End of Book Test

Fill in the Blank


Directions: Next to the quote from the book write the name of the person who said it.

Word Bank

Nazi Soldier Annemarie Ellen Rosen


Peter Papa (Mr. Johansen) Mama (Mrs. Johansen)
Kirsti Uncle Henrick

1. “You know I can’t beat you – my legs aren’t as long. Can’t we just walk like
civilized people?” _________________

2. “But I wasn’t scared. Annemarie was, and Ellen, too. But not me.” ____________

3. “There hasn’t been any butter or sugar for cupcakes for a long time. A year. At
least.” _________________

4. “We are such a tiny country…and they are such an enormous enemy. Our King
was wise. He knew how few soldiers Denmark had. He knew that many Danish
people would die if we fought.” _________________

5. “It is their way of tormenting. For some reason they wanted to torment Jewish
people. It has happened in other countries…” _________________

6. “One person we can hide. Not three. So peter has helped Ellen’s parents to go
elsewhere. We don’t know where. Ellen doesn’t know where either, but they are
safe.” _________________

7. “My father wants me to be a teacher. He wants everyone to be a teacher like


him. But, maybe I can convince him that I should go to acting school”
_________________

8. “Lise”, she said “Lise Johansen.” _________________

9. “And see over there?” “My best friend – her name was Helena – lived in that
house. Sometimes I used to spend the night with her…my brother Henrick always
teased us, though…” ________________

10. “But he added, it is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything. And
so your mama does not know everything. Neither do I. We know only what we
need to know…do you understand what I’m saying?” _________________
Matching
Directions: Match each of the following items with the phrase that best relates to it

1. ______ Kirsti A. cocaine and dried rabbit’s blood


2. ______ the “Giraffe” B. brave, but sloppy
3. ______ “cigarettes” C. green shoes
4. ______ Resistance D. code name for Jewish escapees
5. ______ handkerchief E. Annemarie’s best friend
6. ______ Ellen F. afraid of deep water
7. ______ Mrs. Rosen G. Danish money
8. ______ Uncle Henrik H. a comparison using “like” or “as”
9. ______ kroner I. German soldier
10. _____ simile J. Danish freedom fighters

Short Answer
Directions: Provide a short answer to each of these questions

1. Annemarie found out that _____________________ and ___________________


were in the Resistance

2. ______________________ helped the Jews escape by hiding them in his boat.

3. The man who rode through the streets of Copenhagen with all of Denmark as his
guard was ______________________.

4. _______________________ owned a button store until the Nazis came.

5. _______________________ was engaged to Lise.

Multiple Choice

1. Who helped Ellen's parents go into hiding?

Lise
Peter
A soldier
Dane

2. Why was Mrs. Hirsch's button shop closed down?

She is Jewish. She had no business.


She is a thief. She moved.
3. Which country was occupying Denmark?

Europe
Norway
Sweden
Germany

4. Why did Ellen move in with the Johansen family?

To hide
To be with her best friend
Her parents died
To play a trick

5. Why was the Nazi officer suspicious of the casket?

It was new.
It was closed.
It was open.
It was expensive.

6. Where was Uncle Henrik going to take the people on his boat?

Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Safe Harbor

7. What did Annemarie have to bring to Uncle Henrik's boat?

Money Food
A packet Clothes

8. What happened to Annemarie's mother on her way back from helping the Rosens?
She got lost.
She fell.
She cried.
She was caught.
9. How does the handkerchief help those in hiding?

It distracts soldiers.
It is a sign of peace.
It dulls the sense of smell.
It is a signal to surrender.

10. What happened to Lise?

She was shot.


She was run down.
She is in hiding.
She joined the Nazis.

Essay
Directions: Write the answers to these questions below.

1. Describe the Rosen family. Include family members, occupation of father, and
religion.

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2. Why did Mama lie to Annemarie? Was this the right thing to do? Tell why or why
not

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3. What happened to Mama on her return from the boat?

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