Refugee Chapters 13-15

Front

What does the rabbi ask the ship's captain to get rid of during the service?

Back

A picture of Hitler.

Front

What does Josef think makes you an adult besides a bar mitzva?

Back

Being responsible.

Front

What does Mahmoud buy for Whaleed at the 'market'?

Back

A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figurine.

Front

What is the main conflict of chapter 14?

Back

The motor dies.

Front

What are the people in the blue taxi celebrating?

Back

A marriage.

Front

What is a bar mitzva?

Back

A Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys at age 13.

Front

What does the term 'refugee' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the German flag in the story?

Back

It represents the oppressive regime that the characters are fleeing from.

Front

How does responsibility play a role in Josef's character development?

Back

Josef learns that being responsible is a key aspect of adulthood.

Front

What does the motor symbolize in chapter 14?

Back

The motor symbolizes the hope and struggle for survival.