The Rosens and the other Jews make it safely to
Sweden
. Two years later, when the war is over, Annemarie asks her father to repair Ellen's Star of David Necklace that she has kept hidden. She puts it on and intends to wear it herself until the Rosens return home and she can give it back to her friend, Ellen.
Where did Ellen go in Number the Stars?
Though Ellen is forced to hide who she is—and even surrenders her beloved Star of David necklace to Annemarie for safekeeping—she remains strong as her journey takes her from Copenhagen
to the Danish countryside
, where she's reunited with her parents and smuggled out of Denmark with the help of Annemarie's Uncle Henrik …
Who are the Rosens hiding from in Number the Stars?
Peter has taken Ellen's parents to a safe hiding place and
the Johansens
will hide Ellen in the apartment by pretending that she is one of the daughters of the family. Mr. Johansen tells the girls not to be afraid, saying he had three daughters before and he is glad to once more.
Where did the Jews escape to in Number the Stars?
First edition cover. Number the Stars is a work of historical fiction by the American author Lois Lowry about the escape of a Jewish family, the Rosens, from
Copenhagen, Denmark
, during World War II.
Who takes the Rosens to Henrik's boat in number the stars?
Annemarie and her father do not know what is happening as
Mama
takes the Rosen's to Uncle Henrik's boat. Annemarie and Papa won't know if Mama is okay, until she comes back.
Who died in Number the Stars?
Peter Nielsen
has died. He was shot in a public square for his involvement in the Resistance. Annemarie's parents tell her that Lise was a member of the Resistance, too, and that she did not die in an accident, but was killed by the Germans.
Why was Number the Stars Banned?
The book was banned in South Africa in 1979
for no given reason
. In 2001, the book was pulled from library shelves at a high school in La Mirada, California for its sexual content. The decision was protested by students and later returned to the school library.
Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie?
Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie? Ellen spends the night with Annemarie
because the Nazi soldiers are trying to take the Jews
. Ellen pretends to be Annemarie's sister. … Papa decided that Ellen should not go to school because the German soldiers might be looking for Jewish students.
Who died in Chapter 8 in number the stars?
Uncle Henrik says that he will be sleeping on the boat tonight and that he will be leaving early in the morning. Then Henrik announces that
Great-Aunt Birte
, a very old woman, has died.
Why does Kirsti hate her new shoes?
Kirsti hates her new shoes
because they are green and made of fish skin
. Not only does she hate the color, but she is also convinced that she will be made fun of in school for wearing such ugly shoes. Ellen offers to take the shoes home with her so that her father can color them black.
What is the Star of David a symbol of?
The star was almost universally adopted by Jews in the 19th-century as a striking and simple emblem of Judaism in imitation of the cross of Christianity. The yellow badge that Jews were forced to wear in Nazi-occupied Europe invested the Star of David with a symbolism indicating
martyrdom and heroism
.
What is the main problem in Number the Stars?
The primary conflict in Number the Stars is
between the Nazis and the Jews
. A secondary conflict involves the Danes who are trying to help protect the Jews from the Nazis.
What was in the package in Number the Stars Chapter 11?
Annemarie's mother gives each person a package of food containing
apples, cheese, and bread
. Peter gives a package to Mr. Rosen, telling him it must get to Uncle Henrik.
Why did the officer slap Mama?
Ch11 Why did the officer slap Mama? …
The soldier asks why the casket is closed
, and Mama explains Great-Aunt Birte died of typhus and the doctors have warned them that the corpse could still be contagious. However, she offers to open it anyway if the officer wants to have a look. He slaps Mama and the soldiers leave.
Why didn't Mr Rosen ask what was in the package?
Rosen does not know what is in the package and does not ask,
because it is safer not to know
. Peter leaves with everyone except the Rosens, telling Mrs. Johansen to follow in twenty minutes.
What was Ellen's promise to Annemarie when she left?
What was Ellen's promise to Annemarie when she left? Do you think she kept her promise? She promised
to come back someday
.
