They were stopped because they were running.
Annemarie and Kirsti's sister is Lise.
Ellen and Annemarie and lisa
Ellen does not die in Number The Stars. She makes it to Sweden Safley with her family.
Ellen Rosen is shy because when the soldiers asked her "who are you " she didn't answer him and Annemarie had to tell the soldiers her name
Annemarie hid Ellen's Star of David necklace in her pocket after Ellen and her family were taken away by the soldiers. Annemarie plans to return the necklace to Ellen once it is safe for them to reunite.
The top five main characters in "Number the Stars" are Annemarie Johansen, Ellen Rosen, Kirsti Johansen, Mama Johansen, and Peter Neilsen. Annemarie is the protagonist, Ellen is her best friend and the Rosen family's daughter, Kirsti is Annemarie's younger sister, Mama and Peter are involved in the Danish Resistance during World War II.
Annemarie and Ellen couldn't keep their encounter with the soldiers a secret because the soldiers found Ellen's necklace, which Annemarie was instructed to deliver to her. The soldiers discovered the hidden Rosen family connection, leading to further questioning and putting both girls in danger.
Annemarie removed Ellen's Star of David necklace and put it in her own pocket to protect her friend from being identified as Jewish by the soldiers.
Annemarie and Ellen think Kirsti is "dumb" because she is quite young and often struggles to grasp the seriousness of their situation during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. Her innocent remarks and playful demeanor contrast sharply with the gravity of what is happening around them, leading them to perceive her as naive. Additionally, Kirsti's age and lack of understanding of the dangers they face contribute to their frustration and sense of protectiveness over her.
Ellen promised Annemarie that she would pretend to be Lise, Annemarie's older sister, if the soldiers ever asked. This was to protect Ellen from being discovered as Jewish during the time of the Nazi occupation in Denmark.
Kristi, Annemarie, and Ellen encounter German soldiers during their walk home from school, leading Ellen to hide in order to avoid suspicion regarding her Jewish identity. Annemarie and Kristi pretend Ellen is their sister to protect her, and manage to escape the soldiers despite the tense situation.
Annemarie and Ellen shared memories of pretending to be Kirsti's older sisters. They talked about their favorite novel, Romeo and Juliet, and Annemarie promised to tell Ellen the ending when she was older. They reflected on the past and their friendship, finding comfort in each other during a difficult time.