Number the Stars Questions on Mrs. Johansen
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How do the Johansens and Rosens demonstrate their friendship in Number the Stars during the war?
In Number the Stars, the Johansens demonstrate their strong bond of friendship with the Rosens by repeatedly putting themselves in harm's way and in political jeopardy for the sake of the Rosens'...
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Why was there no laughter between Mrs. Johansen and her brother during their talk?
There was no laughter between Mrs. Johansen and her brother during their talk because the subjects they discussed were extremely serious. The conversation centered on rescuing their Jewish friends...
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Why did the German soldiers search the Johansens' apartment for the Rosens?
German soldiers searched the Johansens' apartment because they suspected the family of hiding the Rosens, who were Jewish, during the Nazi occupation in Denmark. The soldiers were rounding up Jews...
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Why does Mrs. Johansen have to leave the house in Number the Stars?
Mrs. Johansen has to leave the house to get Ellen away from Nazi-occupied Denmark, where she and her family are not safe. She is taking Ellen and her daughters to her brother Henrik, who will smuggle...