8th Grade Refugee Novel Test Review

Front

What country do Josef, his mother, and Ruthie arrive in after leaving the ship?

Back

France

Front

How does Mahmoud’s story end?

Back

Hopefully

Front

What statement BEST describes Josef’s father after his time in the concentration camp?

Back

He is no longer the man he once was.

Front

What word completes the passage: 'I traded my _______ for the gasoline.'?

Back

trumpet

Front

Josef and his family are trying to seek refuge in which country?

Back

Cuba

Front

What is the main theme of the refugee novel?

Back

The struggle for survival and the search for safety.

Front

Define 'refugee'.

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 character Josef in the story?

Back

Josef represents the experiences of Jewish children during the Holocaust.

Front

What does the term 'concentration camp' refer to?

Back

A place where large numbers of people are detained under harsh conditions, often without trial.

Front

What role does family play in the refugee experience as depicted in the novel?

Back

Family provides support and motivation for survival.