Refugee: Chapters 1-12

Front

What happened to Mahmoud's best friend, Khalid, in Chapter Three?

Back

He was killed in an airstrike.

Front

How is Josef's father described when they meet at the M.S. Saint Louis boat in Chapter Seven?

Back

Paranoid.

Front

What event occurred after Mahmoud's family met the four soldiers on their drive in Chapter Twelve?

Back

Their car was shot at and one soldier was killed.

Front

How does Isabel find her father during the riot in Chapter Five?

Back

She stands on a car.

Front

What is Ivan and his father building in their shed in Chapter Two?

Back

Boat.

Front

What is the significance of the M.S. Saint Louis in the story?

Back

It represents hope and the struggle for safety among Jewish refugees.

Front

What does the character of Mahmoud symbolize in the story?

Back

The resilience and determination of refugees.

Front

How does the setting of Syria impact Mahmoud's family's journey?

Back

It highlights the dangers and challenges faced by refugees.

Front

What role does family play in the lives of the characters in 'Refugee'?

Back

Family provides support and motivation to survive and seek safety.

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.