Refugee Quiz Ch. 40-53

How would you describe Joesef's mother's transformation by the end of chapter 40?

• She changes from mournful to nonchalant (carefree).

• She changes from extremely happy to hopeful.

• She changes from angry to regretful.

• She changes from happy to angry.

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When Josef asks his mother why she's dancing after hearing the terrible news that the U.S. has also refused them, she replies, "You can live life as a ghost, waiting for death to come, or you can dance."

What does she mean by these words?

• She means it's better to make the most of the time you have here, even if you are frightened or unsure where the future will lead you.

• She means you should learn from your past and let its lessons dictate your future.

• When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

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How does the following event impact Josef's life on the ship?

Cause: Josef is given a tour below the deck of the ship.

Effect: _______________________________________

• Now Pozner wants Josef to help in a revolt because he can now show the hijackers how to get down there and take over.

• He now knows how the ship works and how to get the ship turned around. He realizes he can do this on his own.

• Now they can all hide below deck until the U.S. will start accepting refugees.

• Now his mother and Ruthie will have a place to hide when they arrive in Europe.

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What does Isabel do when the engine on their boat stops working?

• She quickly tries to knock it off the boat. Then, Amara starts to help her.

• She encourages them all to jump in and swim to shore.

• She takes her mother's baby and begins swimming for shore.

• She puts her hands up and surrenders to the coast guard.

Read the passage and identify the type of figurative language being used.

It slipped into the water with a slurp and dropped like a stone, and the back end of the boat shot back up out of the water, the weight of the engine no longer dragging it down.

• Simile-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.

• Hyperbole-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.

• Personification-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.

• Metaphor-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.

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Analyze the Quote: "Well, I'm definitely giving that driver a bad review on TripAdvisor."

What can you infer about Mahmoud's father when he says this?

• He is able to keep a sense of humor even during the worst circumstances. This is how he helps his family through terrible situations.

• He wants to be a comedian. He is very funny and will pursue this dream once he becomes a citizen in another country.

• He is terrified because he was just held at gunpoint and he wants to share his fear with his family.

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Which of the following is an obstacle Mahmoud's family discovers when they reach Horgos?

• The Hungarian border has a fence. They will not let refugees in, even just to pass through.

• The Hungarian border will only let women and children through. Mahmoud's father will have to find another way.

• The Hungarian border is full of police who are arresting all of the refugees, and then sending them back to Syria.

• They are unable to cross because they have not been vaccinated. Now, they must await a doctor.

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What do Josef's adn Mahmoud's story have in common?

• Josef: The passengers on the ship plot a mutiny. They want to take over the boat.

  Mahmoud: They swarm the Hungarian border to try to cross, even though they're not allowed.

• Josef: Josef's father has fallen ill due to post traumatic stress from surviving a concentration camp.

  Mahmoud: Mahmoud's father is showing signs of post traumatic stress after he is held at gunpoint.

• Josef: Josef has taken over as the head of his family.

  Mahmoud: Mahmoud has taken over as head of his family.

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Make an inference: Read the passage where Captain Schroeder speaks to the mutineers:

"I promise you men," he said quietly, his voice almost a whisper, "I promis you on my honor as a sea captain that I will do everything possible to land you in England. I will run the ship around there if I must. Bu you must stand down and promise me no further trouble."

Make an inference why Captain Schroeder speaks in a "quiet" voice?

• He's sincere and wants to get their attention and win them over.

• He is angry and wants to get his point across.

• He is annoyed with the angry crowd and wants them to know it.

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Author’s Tone and Word Choice

“A soldier whacked him in the back with his nightstick, and Mahmoud’s father collapsed to the ground. ‘We don’t want your filth here, either!’ The guard yelled in Arabic. ‘You're all parasites!’ He kicked Mahmood's father in the back, and another soldier hi Mahmoud’s father again and again with his stick.”

What tone do the words in this passage communicate?

• harshness and hostility

• jealousy and greed

• happiness and hope

• joy and glory

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