Refugee, Pages 299-317

What happened as Mahmoud and the others were marching toward Austria? (Choose two)

• A police van pulled up and arrested several refugees, but not Mahmoud.

• News helicopters flew overhead.

• A New York Times reporter interviewed refugees.

• Cars blocked the road so the refugees could not pass them.

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“They only see us when we do something they don’t like, he thought again” (Gratz 302). Why does Mahmoud feel this way?

• Mahmoud is worried the Austrians would react negatively toward the praying refugees because they didn't understand their praying.

• Mahmoud saw some Austrians with tear gas and handcuffs approaching the refugees.

• Mahmoud saw a crowd of angry Austrians approaching the praying refugees.

• Mahmoud saw Austrian police officers ready to arrest the refugees.

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How did the Austrians respond to the refugees? (Choose two)

• The Austrians were pelting the refugees with rocks and trash as the refugees entered their country.

• The Austrians looked away and pretended the refugees weren't there.

• The Austrians welcomed the refugees and applauded as they entered their country.

• The Austrians gave the refugees food, clothing and medical attention.

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Which song did Isabel play for her band audition?

• "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"

• "The Star-Spangled Banner"

• "God Bless America"

• "Havana"

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“She had brought Cuba with her to Miami” (Gratz 308). How did Isabel do this?

• Isabel brought Cuba with her to Miami through her music.

• Isabel brought Cuba with her to Miami through her memories.

• Isabel brought Cuba with her to Miami through Ivan's baseball cap.

• Isabel brought Cuba with her to Miami through her baby brother, Mariano.

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What happened once Mahmoud and his family arrived in Munich? (Choose two)

• The German government had taken in Mahmoud and his family.

• The German government arrested Mahmoud and his family.

• Mahmoud and his family lived in a housing unit for refugees.

• The German government sent Mahmoud and his family back to Syria.

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Why did it surprise Mahmoud that the family in Berlin had a box with the Star of David?

• Mahmoud didn't know that Jewish people lived in Germany.

• Mahmoud didn't know what the Star of David represented.

• Mahmoud knew that Jews and Muslims in the Middle East had been fighting each other for decades.

• Mahmoud was surprised because his grandparents didn't like Jewish people.

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Who is Frau Rosenberg?

• The teacher in Mahmoud's new school.

• Herr Rosenberg's toy-maker wife

• The housekeeper for the refugee housing unit.

• The translator who helped Mahmoud's family in Munich, Germany.

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What happened to Josef?

• Josef volunteered to go back to the concentration camp.

• Josef went back to Cuba in an attempt to find his father, Aaron Landau.

• Josef jumped off the MS St. Louis much like his father did.

• Josef lived a long life and died at an old age.

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Why do you think Ruthie is taking in Mahmoud and his family?

• Mahmoud and his family begged Ruthie to house their family.

• The German government is forcing her and her husband to care for the refugees.

• Ruthie made a promise to her mother to help other refugees.

• Ruthie empathizes with other refugees because she once was one.

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