The handkerchief in the packet is so important in Number the Stars because
it helps to save the lives of Jewish refugees
. It is coated with a special drug that deprives the dogs used by the Nazis of their sense of smell. This means that the Germans are unable to find anyone hidden aboard the boat.
What is in the packet for Uncle Henrik?
Peter and Annemarie’s parents are preparing the Jews for their escape to Sweden. They are pretending that Annemarie’s Great-aunt Birte died to explain why all of the people are gathered, but there is no person in the coffin. It
contains clothing and blankets for the escapees
.
What was in the handkerchief in number the stars?
She gives Henrik an envelope that contains a handkerchief.
It had traces of cocaine on it to numb the dog’s sense of smell
. When the Nazi dogs took onto the boat sniff the handkerchief, they could no longer smell Uncle Henrik’s hidden “cargo,” the Jews that he is smuggling to safety.
How does the handkerchief help those in hiding?
How does the handkerchief help those in hiding?
It dulls the sense of smell
.
How did Mrs Johansen keep the soldiers from opening the casket?
Mrs. Johansen stopped the German soldiers from looking in the casket
by telling them that Aunt Birte had typhus and that it was still contagious
.
Why did Mama Send Annemarie with the packet for Uncle Henrik instead of taking it herself?
Why did Mama send Annemarie with the packet for Uncle Henrik instead of taking it herself?
She had broken her ankle and couldn’t walk.
What does Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie after getting the lunch?
Henrik assures Annemarie that because of her, everything will be all right. Henrik tell
her to go home
and tell Mrs. Johansen that he will be home in the evening.
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.
What would have happened if Annmarie had not gotten the handkerchief to Uncle Henrik?
Without the handkerchief, though,
the refugees and Uncle Henrik would have been compromised
. Uncle Henrik explains that the Rosens will be safe in Sweden because the Nazis will not invade for political reasons. He reassures Annemarie that she will see Ellen again after the war is over, and they go inside.
What was special about the handkerchief?
Since the handkerchief was the first gift Desdemona received from Othello, she keeps it about her constantly as a symbol of Othello’s love. … Othello claims that his mother used it to keep his father faithful to her, so, to him, the
handkerchief represents marital fidelity
.
Why must Mr Johansen stay at home when the rest of his family goes to Henrik’s?
Mr. Johansen stays at home when
the family moves Annemarie and Ellen
to Uncle Henrik’s home on the coast. Mr. Johansen stays at home in hopes that the Germans will not be as suspicious of the family moving if they do not all move together in a unit.
Do you think Annemarie and Ellen will see each other again?
Annemarie never sees Ellen again during the course of the story
. However, she very much hopes that the Rosen family will return safely and has Ellen’s necklace clasp fixed in anticipation of her friend’s homecoming.
Who helped Ellen’s parents go into hiding *?
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.
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
.
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
.
