Refugee by Alan Gratz

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What did Isabel trade to get gasoline?

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Isabel traded her trumpet to get gasoline.

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Josef is a Jewish boy from what country?

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Josef is from Germany.

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Why did Mahmoud leave Syria?

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Mahmoud left Syria because there is a war.

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Which main character is from Cuba in 1994?

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Isabel is the main character from Cuba in 1994.

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How had Josef's father changed after he was arrested?

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Josef's father was very thin, had a shaved head, and acted scared after being arrested.

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What is a refugee?

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

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What challenges do refugees often face?

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Refugees often face challenges such as lack of shelter, food, safety, and access to education.

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What is the significance of Isabel's trumpet in the story?

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Isabel's trumpet symbolizes her connection to her home and culture, and her sacrifice highlights the difficult choices refugees must make.

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What historical event is central to Josef's story?

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Josef's story is centered around the Holocaust and the experiences of Jewish people during World War II.

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What motivates Mahmoud's family to leave Syria?

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Mahmoud's family is motivated to leave Syria due to the ongoing war and the dangers it poses to their lives.