Number the Stars Questions on Chapter 8
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Why is Uncle Henrik's statement "Tomorrow will be a good day for fishing" unusual in Number the Stars?
Uncle Henrik's statement "Tomorrow will be a good day for fishing" is unusual because, as a fisherman, he fishes every day regardless of the weather. Annemarie finds this odd and recalls it as code...
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Why was the funeral for Great Aunt Birte in chapter 8 of Number the Stars surprising to Annemarie?
Annemarie is surprised by the news of Great Aunt Birte's death and the funeral because no one had informed her that there had been a death in their family, which she finds unusual. Importantly, she...
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Why does Mama tell the soldiers in "Number the Stars" that the casket is closed due to an infectious disease?
Mama tells the soldiers the casket is closed due to an infectious disease to prevent them from opening it. This is a ruse because Great Aunt Birte does not exist; the casket actually contains...
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Summary of Chapters 8 and 9 of Number the Stars
In Chapters 8 and 9 of Number the Stars, Annemarie and Ellen face increasing danger as the German soldiers intensify their search for Jews. Annemarie's Uncle Henrik prepares to take Ellen to safety...