Refugee Flashcard- Pages 164-269

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What happens to Renata and Evelyne?

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They are reunited with their father.

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Who saves Josef's father?

Back

Officer Padron.

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What does Pozner want Josef to help him do?

Back

Stage a mutiny, so the captain runs the ship aground onto the American coast.

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What does Captain Schroeder promise after the men storm the bridge?

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He will do whatever he can to land them in England.

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How do the tourists in the Bahamas help Isabel’s family?

Back

They give them water, food, and medicine.

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What is a refugee?

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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What is the significance of a 'minyan' in Jewish tradition?

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A quorum of ten Jewish adults required for certain religious obligations.

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What role does the Coast Guard play in Isabel's story?

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They are responsible for enforcing maritime laws and can prevent refugees from entering the Bahamas.

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What is the main theme of the refugee stories in the book?

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The struggle for safety and the quest for a better life.

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What does the term 'mutiny' mean?

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An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors.