Refugee by Alan Gratz Chapters 1 - 27
Authored by Janice Hill
English
7th - 8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of Alan Gratz's novel "Refugee," specifically covering chapters 1-27. The content is perfectly suited for middle school students in grades 7-8, as it requires students to demonstrate recall of plot details, character development, and historical context across three interconnected refugee stories set in different time periods and locations. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to track multiple storylines simultaneously, including Josef's family fleeing Nazi Germany on the MS St. Louis, Isabel's family escaping Cuba during political upheaval, and Mahmoud's family leaving war-torn Syria. The questions assess students' ability to identify key plot points, character motivations, historical references like the Nuremberg Laws and Arab Spring, and symbolic elements such as Isabel's trumpet and the significance of the clave rhythm. Students must also demonstrate understanding of quote attribution and character voice recognition, which requires careful attention to dialogue and character development throughout the novel. Created by Janice Hill, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 7 and 8. This comprehensive quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment during a novel study unit, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding before moving to the remaining chapters of the book. The quiz works effectively as a mid-unit checkpoint, homework assignment to reinforce reading, or review activity before a major test or project. Teachers can use this assessment to identify students who may need additional support with plot comprehension or character tracking, while also celebrating those who demonstrate strong attention to detail and textual evidence. The variety of question types, from factual recall to character analysis, supports differentiated instruction and helps students prepare for more complex literary analysis tasks. This assessment aligns with Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, which emphasize citing textual evidence, analyzing character development, and demonstrating comprehension of complex literary texts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main three different settings of the novel?
The three main settings of the novel are Aleppo, Syria; Berlin, Germany and Havana, Cuba.
The three main settings of the novel are Cyprus, Greece; Aleppo, Syria and Holguin, Cuba.
The three main settings of the novel are Florida, USA; Havana, Cuba and Damascus, Syria.
The three main settings of the novel are Berlin, Germany; Moscow, Russian and the Mediterranean.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the name of Cuba's dictator?
Cuba's dictator's name is Jose Cuervo.
Cuba's dictator's name is Fidel Castro.
Cuba's dictator's name is Brashar Al-Asad.
Cuba's dictator's name is Adolph Hitler.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the uprisings that spread through the Middle East?
The name of the uprisings that spread through the Middle East is the Arab Spring.
The name of the uprisings that spread through the Middle East is the Nazi Revolution.
The name of the uprisings that spread through the Middle East is the Cuban Revolution.
The name of the uprisings that spread through the Middle East is the Middle East Spring.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Josef try to buy on the train?
On the train, Josef tries to buy a newspaper and candy
On the train, Josef tries to buy a teenage mutant ninja turtle.
On the train, Josef tries to buy bread and water.
On the train, Josef tries to buy a comic book.
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What musical instrument does Isabel play?
Isabell plays the trumpet.
Isabell plays the piano.
Isabell plays the guitar.
Isabell plays the ukulele.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Mahmoud's apartment building?
Mahmoud's apartment building is bombed and destroyed.
Mahmoud's apartment building is being renovated.
Mahmoud's apartment building is catches fire and burns down.
Mahmoud's apartment building is raided by the Syrian Army.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the ship Josef's family will travel on?
The name of the ship Josef's family will travel on is the MS St. Louis.
The name of the ship Josef's family will travel on is the Mayflower.
The name of the ship Josef's family will travel on is the SS Minnow.
The name of the ship Josef's family will travel on is the Titanic.
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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