How much of Number the Stars is true?
In the Afterword to Number the Stars Lowry explains how much of the story is true. Annemarie is a fictional character, but Lowry was inspired to create her by real stories that come from a friend of Lowry’s, Annelise Platt (the novel is dedicated to her) who was a child in Denmark during the years of the war.
Did Annemarie and Ellen reunite?
Eventually, Annemarie and her family reunite Ellen with her Jewish parents and then they are smuggled safely out of the country.
Is Number the Stars historically accurate?
1 While this 1998 book is considered to be a fictional account, most of the events in the story are historically accurate and based on authentic sources, people, and events.
How did Lise die?
Lise. Lise Johansen was Annemarie’s older sister. She would have been twenty-one in 1943, but she died in a car accident at the age of 18. At the time of her death, Lise was engaged to Peter Neilsen, who is still like family to the Johansens.
Why did the soldiers come to Uncle Henrik’s house?
Why did the German soldiers come to Uncle Henrik’s house? The German soldiers came to Uncle Henrik’s house, because they saw an unusual amount of people at the house. 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 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.
How did Anne Marie’s family hide Ellen from the German soldiers?
The family pretends that Ellen is Annemarie’s deceased sister Lise, trying to protect her from being sent to a concentration camp. There is an instance in the novel in which Ellen is almost taken by the soldiers after they enter Annemarie’s house without warning.
Why was Annemarie surprised by Uncle Henrik’s announcement that there was to be a funeral?
Annemarie was surprised by Uncle Henrik’s announcement that there was to be a funeral because she had never heard of Great Aunt Birte. When Uncle Henrik said, “Tomorrow will be a good day for fishing” he meant that they might be moving Ellen to a safer place.
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 were the girls kept from school after the visit by the German soldiers?
Why were the girls kept home from school after the visit by the German soldiers? They were kept home because the Germans were probably checking for Jews there too.
Why when his sister and nieces were visiting would Uncle Henrik spend the whole night on his boat?
Uncle Henrik spent the night on his boat so that he could help the Rosen family and several other Jews escape from Denmark. This funeral was staged in order to explain why a large group of people (including the Jews who were trying to escape) had gathered at Uncle Henrik’s house.
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 did the soldier do when Mama went to open the casket?
What did the soldier do when Mama went to open the casket? He shot her. He yelled at her.
Who died in Number the Stars Chapter 8?
aunt Birte
Why did Annemarie’s mother and uncle lie to her?
They were going to put a casket in the room. Why did Annemarie think that Mama and Uncle Henrik were lying to her? Uncle Henrik told her that it was easier on some people if they did not know the truth, and then they would not have to lie if they were questioned.
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.
Where did Peter die in Number the Stars?
Peter Neilsen has been killed. He was caught and jailed by the Nazis, then shot in a public square. The night before he died, Peter wrote to the Johansens saying he was proud, and not afraid. Peter asked to be buried with Lise, but the Nazis would not return his body.
Why does it make sense that Peter is in the resistance?
His participation in the Resistance is what defines him. Peter can be seen as the prototypical young rebel, though he is quiet and composed. One can sense his willingness to go beyond the call of duty. He is determined to help the Jews and defy the Nazis at all costs.
Why doesn’t mama tell Annemarie what is in the package?
Annemarie takes the packet because no one will suspect a little girl. 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.