Number the Stars Questions on Star of David
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In Number the Stars, what does Annemarie reply when Ellen asks about her necklace?
Annemarie tells Ellen that she hid her necklace "in a safe place...a very secret place where no one will ever find it," promising to keep it safe until Ellen can wear it again. The necklace, a gold...
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Does the author use other symbols in Number the Stars?
The author uses various symbols throughout the story, but most prominently the Star of David necklace that Ellen wore and the cat. The Author/s' use of Connotation/ Denotation is different in some...
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Why is the Star of David imprint on AnneMarie's hand significant in Number the Stars Chapter 5?
The Star of David imprint on Annemarie's hand in Chapter 5 is significant as it symbolizes her protective bond with Ellen, her Jewish friend. Annemarie clutches Ellen's Star of David necklace to hide...
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In Number the Stars, what did Ellen remove when the Nazi soldiers arrived?
Ellen removed her Star of David when Nazi soldiers arrived, as it was a visible sign of being Jewish. Understanding her safety depended on removing this symbol, she struggled with the clasp until her...