What happened to Isabel's grandfather?

He distracted the Coast Guard by jumping into the water and then got sent back to Cuba.

He made it to Miami with the rest of the family.

He stayed behind in Cuba from the beginning.

What happened to France shortly after Josef and his family moved there?

The Germans invaded France and France surrendered.

France declared war on Germany.

The Germans became ally's with France.

“ 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 gave the refugees food, clothing and medical attention.

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

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.

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

Who is Frau Rosenberg?

Herr Rosenberg's toy-maker wife

The teacher in Mahmoud's new school.

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?

Ruthie empathizes with other refugees because she once was one.

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.

Isabel didn't want Ivan to be buried at sea because

she wanted to visit his gravesite

Isabel's trumpet playing in band class was special because she

heard the clave rhythm she had always wanted to

dedicated it to all Cuban refugees

needed to receive high marks for the class

Waleed shows excitement when

he sees his room in the host home

Refugee

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English

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8th Grade

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.7.9, RL.6.3, RL.8.3

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47 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the correct definition for a REFUGEE?

Someone who has been displaced by a hurricane or other natural disaster.

A person who has a war going on where they live.

Someone trying to escape for religious persecution.

All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

There are 3 different plots to this story?

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Syria is in what part of the world?

Africa

Europe

Middle East

Asia

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Mahmoud, one of the protagonist, is being forced out of his home because of what?

Genocide

Aliens

Civil War

A Depression

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the destination Mahmoud and his family are trying to get to?

Lebannon

Turkey

United States of America

Germany

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Josef is a Jewish boy from what country?

Isreal

Palestine

Germany

Syria

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Isabel is trying to get to the United States from where?

Haiti

Cuba

Puerto Rico

Dominican Republic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Refugee

47 questions

What is the correct definition for a REFUGEE?

There are 3 different plots to this story?

Syria is in what part of the world?

Mahmoud, one of the protagonist, is being forced out of his home because of what?

What is the destination Mahmoud and his family are trying to get to?

Josef is a Jewish boy from what country?

Isabel is trying to get to the United States from where?

Which character has fallen into severe depression due to the trauma witnessed?

What happened to Isabel's grandfather?

What year did Josef's story take place?

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