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.

“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.

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.

Which song did Isabel play for her band audition?

• "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"

• "The Star-Spangled Banner"

• "God Bless America"

• "Havana"

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.