Why was Annemarie confused by this death? Annemarie was confused
because no one called to say there was a death and no one seemed sad
. Annemarie did not seem to believe Great-aunt Birte did not exist.
Why didn't Annemarie tell the truth about Aunt Birte?
Annemarie didn't tell Ellen the truth about Aunt Birte
to protect Ellen the same way Annemarie's mother protected her
. … Johansen and Uncle Henrik created “the death of an Aunt Birte” to get the Jewish people together so that the German soldiers would not be suspicious.
Why was Annemarie surprised when she heard there had been a death in the family and there was going to be a funeral?
Why was Annemarie surprised by Uncle Henrik's announcement that there was a funeral?
She was surprised because she did not know of an Aunt Birte
. What did Annemarie learn about Aunt Birte? Annemarie learned she was fictional to protect Ellen's family.
What does Mrs Johansen say Great Aunt Birte died of?
Mrs. Johansen goes to the casket and says they are right, Great-aunt Birte's face should be seen even if she did die of
typhus
. The officer slaps Mrs. Johansen for her stupidity, puts out the candles, and leaves.
What was strange about the gathering of people to mourn the death of Great Aunt Birte?
What was strange about the gathering of people to mourn the death of Great-aunt Birte?
They sang and danced and laughed too much
. … The soldiers were related to Great-Aunt Birte and came to mourn her death.
What did Annemarie realize about her friend Ellen after Peter's visit?
What did Annemarie realize about her friend Ellen after Peter's visit? After Peter's visit, Annemarie realized that her
friend Ellen and her family are in trouble
, because they are Jewish and the Germans have begun to torment the Jews. … Hirsch's shop was closed by the Germans because her family was Jewish.
Why did Ellen not smile when she looked at Annemarie during the fake funeral?
Why did Ellen not smile when she looked at Annemarie during the fake funeral? Ellen didn't smile
because she knew it was fake
.
Who died in Number the Stars Chapter 8?
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 is Mrs Johansens response to the German soldiers so clever?
Ellen on the other hand is unaware of the false scenarios – such as Great Aunt Birte's funeral. Why is Mrs. Johansen's response to the German Soldiers so clever?
She knew once the soldiers heard that Great Aunt Birte died of typhus they would never exposed themselves to the disease.
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 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
.
What was the purpose of Aunt Birte's funeral?
The purpose of Aunt Birte's funeral was
to give the Jewish people a reason to be at the house together, hide the supplies, and pass out the supplies
.
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 the officer suspicious of the casket?
Why were the Nazi officers suspicious when Mama explained people had gathered there because there had been a death?
The casket was not opened
. … Great Aunt Birte had died of typhus.
Why was there a fake funeral in number the stars?
In Chapter 10 of Number the Stars, Annemarie waits to find out what the pretend funeral, a gathering after someone has died, is really about. … Annemarie's mom tells the Nazi that it's because Aunt Birte
died of a contagious disease
, but that she would be happy to open it so she can kiss her aunt one last time.
What was in the package that Peter gave to Mr Rosen?
Peter gives the baby a drug to make it sleep. They can't take a chance that it will cry and give away their escape. Peter gives Mr. Rosen
a paper-wrapped package
.
