Number the Stars Quizzes

    Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Number the Stars? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
    Q. Why is the Star of David important beyond signifying the Jewish faith?


    During the Holocaust, the Nazis made Jews wear yellow Stars of David on their clothes
    It is the star that Annemarie used to guide herself to Henrik’s boat
    It symbolizes Ellen’s disregard for her safety and the safety of the Johansens
    It reminds Annemarie of the shape of her sister’s chin
    Q. When does Annemarie hear the Nazis’ dogs?


    When she and Ellen are walking home from school
    During Great-aunt Birte’s funeral
    When she gets to the part in Little Red Riding Hood with the wolf
    When she gets to Henrik’s boat
    Q. Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s necklace?


    In the basket of food with the hankie
    In Great-aunt Birte’s casket
    In Lise’s trousseau
    In the cheese that the Nazi feeds to his dog
    Q. What is Lise’s trunk similar to?


    Henrik’s boat
    Great-aunt Birte’s casket
    The basket Annemarie hides the hankie in
    An elephant's trunk
    Q. What changes about Ellen once she is no longer wearing her Star of David necklace?


    The other Hobbits can see her again
    Her parents think she has changed religions
    The Nazis no longer believe she might be Jewish
    Nothing at all