Question

1. which statement best describes annemarie’s main challenge in the passage?

○ figuring out where the germans have taken her neighbor’s friend
○ persuading her parents to hide her family’s valuables
○ learning to swim to escape danger
○ protecting her friend ellen from nazi soldiers

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context (likely from "Number the Stars"). Annemarie's main challenge is protecting her Jewish friend Ellen from Nazi soldiers. Let's evaluate the options:

• "Ignoring German soldiers in her neighborhood" is not her main challenge.
• "Persuading her parents to hide her family’s valuables" is not the main challenge.
• "Learning to swim to escape danger" is irrelevant to the story's main conflict.
• "Protecting her friend Ellen from Nazi soldiers" aligns with the plot, as Annemarie helps Ellen (a Jew) avoid Nazi persecution.

The question is about identifying Annemarie's main challenge from "Number the Stars". Analyzing options: ignoring soldiers, persuading parents, or learning to swim are not central. Protecting Ellen (Jewish friend) from Nazis matches the story's conflict.

Answer:

D. Protecting her friend Ellen from Nazi soldiers