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What kind of shop did Mrs Hirsch own?
Annemarie, take Kirsti with you, after school, to the little shop where Mrs. Hirsch sells thread and buttons.
Why was Mrs Hirsch’s button shop closed?
He tells the family that the Germans are closing stores that belong to Jews. This is probably the reason that Mrs. Hirsch’s shop has been closed, Peter says. Peter reveals that the Nazis are intent on tormenting Jews.
Hirsch’s shop. When Annemarie, Kirsti and Ellen get there, however, the shop is closed. On the door hangs a sign written in German and labeled with a swastika.
Who is Mrs Hirsch?
Mrs. Hirsch is a Jewish shop owner in Number the Stars. When Annemarie, Kirsti, and Ellen go to her shop to get a replacement button, they find that…
Where did Mrs Hirsch go in Number the Stars?
Mrs. Johansen, her daughters, and Ellen Rosen travel by train to Uncle Henrik’s house in the country in an effort to conceal Ellen from the Nazis in ”Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry.
Who is Inge in Number the Stars?
Number the Stars- Character
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Annemarie Johansen | Ten year old girl who helps the Jews flee to Sweden |
| Ellen Rosen | Ten year old Jewish girl whose family tries to escape from Denmark |
| Mr. Johansen | Annemarie’s father, he is part of the resistance fighters |
| Inge Johansen | Annemarie’s mother, she helps her husband with the resistance |
Is the shop closed in number the stars?
When Annemarie and Kirsti—along with Ellen —stop by the shop, though, they find that it is closed. There is a padlock on the door, and a sign posted to it, but the girls cannot read the German words. When Annemarie and Kirsti return home and tell their mother about the closure of Mrs. Hirsch’s shop, Mama grows worried.
Why is Mrs Johansen upset in number the stars?
Mrs. Johansen is upset when Annemarie tells her that the shop is closed. Annemarie thinks her mother is concerned because Kirsti’s coat will still be missing a button. Mrs. Johansen goes to talk with Mrs. Rosen.
Where are Mama and Mrs Rosen in number the stars?
As the nights grow colder, Mama and Mrs. Rosen sit up together knitting—there is no fuel or heat in the homes of Copenhagen, and the bitter fall chill is setting in.
What does Peter bring to Annemarie’s parents in number the stars?
Peter has brought a seashell for Annemarie and beer for her parents. Mr. Johansen seems serious and tells Annemarie that the Germans are closing many shops owned by Jews. Peter explains that this is the Germans’ way of “tormenting” and that it has already happened in other countries.