Number The Stars Book Quiz! Trivia
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Which event occurred first in the story:
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Annemarie, Ellen, Mama, and Kirsti visited Uncle Henrick
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Great Aunt Birte died
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The girls were questioned by soldiers on their way home from school
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The rabbi warned the Jews to go into hiding
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"Number the Stars" is historical fiction by Lois Lowry. It's about the escape of a Jewish family from Copenhagen, Denmark, during World War II. The story revolves around a 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen, who lives with her family in Copenhagen who is the eye witness of events related to the rescue and relocation of the Danish Jews. This quiz has been See morecreated to assess your knowledge about the comprehension of the story.
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Which of the following does not describe the character, Annemarie:
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Blond hair
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Athletic
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Actress
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Fast
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A. ActressExplanation
The given options describe different characteristics of Annemarie. However, the option "actress" does not describe her as there is no mention of her being involved in acting or performing. Therefore, "actress" is the correct answer as it does not describe Annemarie.Rate this question:
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Who owned the button shop?
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Mrs. Rosen
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Mrs. Hirsch
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Henrik Johansen
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Peter Nielsen
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A. Mrs. HirschExplanation
The correct answer is Mrs. Hirsch because the question asks about the owner of the button shop, and out of the given options, Mrs. Hirsch is the only one who could potentially own the shop. The other options do not provide any indication of owning a button shop.Rate this question:
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Who was part of the Danish Resistance?
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Uncle Henrick
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Lise Johansen
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Peter Nielsen
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the above options were part of the Danish Resistance. Uncle Henrick, Lise Johansen, and Peter Nielsen all played significant roles in resisting the German occupation of Denmark during World War II. They were involved in activities such as sabotage, intelligence gathering, and helping Jewish people escape to safety. The Danish Resistance played a crucial role in undermining the German forces and protecting Danish citizens during this time.Rate this question:
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Due to the German occupation of Denmark, the Danish people were unable to get all of the following products except:
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Butter
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Coffee
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Tea
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Bread
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A. BreadExplanation
During the German occupation of Denmark, the Danish people faced scarcity and rationing of various goods. However, bread was not one of the products that they were unable to obtain. Despite the occupation, bread remained available to the Danish people, although in limited quantities. This could be attributed to the fact that bread was considered a staple food and essential for survival, hence it was prioritized and ensured to be accessible to the population.Rate this question:
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All of the following describe Ellen except:
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Lanky
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Dark hair
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Good student
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Stocky
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A. LankyExplanation
Ellen is described as having dark hair, being a good student, and not being stocky. The word "lanky" means tall and thin, which is the opposite of being stocky. Therefore, Ellen can be described as having dark hair and being a good student, but she is not lanky.Rate this question:
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Who rode through the streets of Copenhagen on horseback each day?
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Nazi soldiers
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Adolph Hitler
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King Christian X
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Danish police
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A. King Christian XExplanation
King Christian X rode through the streets of Copenhagen on horseback each day. This suggests that he was a prominent figure in Copenhagen and had a strong presence among the people. It also indicates that he may have been involved in military or leadership activities, as riding on horseback was often associated with those roles.Rate this question:
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The Rosens escaped Denmark:
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On foot
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By plane
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By train
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By boat
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A. By boatExplanation
The Rosens escaped Denmark by boat. This means that they used a boat as a means of transportation to leave the country. This could suggest that they were trying to flee discreetly or that they needed to cross a body of water in order to reach their destination. It is also possible that they chose a boat because it was the most practical or available option for them at the time.Rate this question:
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The Rosen family escaped to:
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Norway
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Sweden
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Holland
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England
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A. SwedenExplanation
The Rosen family escaped to Sweden.Rate this question:
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Why did King Christian not have a bodyguard?
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He couldn’t afford one.
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He liked the freedom of riding through the streets without one.
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All of Denmark was his bodyguard.
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The Germans wouldn’t allow him to have one
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A. All of Denmark was his bodyguard.Explanation
King Christian did not have a bodyguard because he believed that all of Denmark was his bodyguard. This suggests that he trusted and relied on the loyalty and protection of his people. He may have felt that the support and love of his subjects were enough to keep him safe, eliminating the need for a personal bodyguard. This choice reflects his confidence in the unity and strength of his kingdom.Rate this question:
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