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Number the Stars
Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions and Activities Chapters 5-8
Vocabulary Directions: Prior to reading the assigned chapter of Number the Stars, define the
following terms on the vocabulary worksheet using the context clues.
Comprehension Question Directions: After reading the assigned chapter of Number the Stars,
answer the following questions in your LRJ using details from the novel. You must restate the
question in your answers.
Chapter 5
Vocabulary:
1. imperious pg. 34, line 18
2. scornfully pg.40 , line 29
3. your choice – pick a word you are unfamiliar with and define it based on the same criteria you
use for the assigned words. Be prepared to share your word!
My word is ________________________________ pg. ______ line ______
Comprehension Questions:
1. Write a short response (3 sentences) describing at least two ways the soldiers disrespected
the Johansen family at their apartment. Be sure to include at least two supporting details from
the novel.
2. Write a short response (3 sentences) describing how Mr. Johansen (Papa) convinced the
Germans that Ellen was a part of his family. Be specific and use at least two supporting details
from the novel.
3. Update your Annemarie/Ellen compare/contrast chart.
Chapter 6
Vocabulary:
1. tentatively pg.43, line 17
2. distorted pg.47, line 12
3. your choice – pick a word you are unfamiliar with and define it based on the same criteria you
use for the assigned words. Be prepared to share your word!
My word is ________________________________ pg. ______ line ______

2. Comprehension Questions:
1. Write a short response (3 sentences) describing why Mama thinks it is beneficial for Papa to
stay behind in Copenhagen when the rest of the family goes to visit Uncle Henrik. Be specific
and use at least two supporting details from the novel.
2. Sketch the scenery along the way to Gilleleje. Be detailed and write a caption for your sketch.
3. Update your Annemarie/Ellen compare/contrast chart
Chapter 7
Vocabulary:
1. wispy pg.51, line 11
2. wade pg.53, line 29
3. your choice – pick a word you are unfamiliar with and define it based on the same criteria you
use for the assigned words. Be prepared to share your word!
My word is ________________________________ pg. ______ line ______
Comprehension Questions:
1. Write a short response (3 sentences) describing the relationship that Mrs. Johansen has with
her brother, [Uncle] Henrik. Is their relationship similar to or different than a typical brothersister relationship?
 State your claim and be sure to support your claim with at least two specific details from
the text.
 In your response, be sure to describe their actions toward one another.
2. Write a short response (3 sentences) describing how this visit to Uncle Henrik’s farm is similar
to and different from visits in the past? In your response, be sure to include one text-based
detail explaining how the visit is similar and one detail about how the visit is different from visits
of the past.
3. Update your Annemarie/Ellen compare/contrast chart.
Chapter 8
Vocabulary:
1. relocate pg.58, line 27
2. dismay pg.60, line 20
3. your choice – pick a word you are unfamiliar with and define it based on the same criteria you
use for the assigned words. Be prepared to share your word!
My word is ________________________________ pg. ______ line ______

3. Comprehension Questions:
1. Annemarie was surprised by Uncle Henrik’s announcement that there was going to be a
funeral. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences)
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explaining the difference between Annemarie’s and Kirsti’s reactions to the news. In
your response, explain why each girl reacted the way they did.
How was each girl’s reaction similar to their reaction in chapter one when they were
stopped by the soldiers on the street for running? Be sure to fully explain your reasoning
using details from the text.
2. Update your Annemarie/Ellen compare/contrast chart.