Refugee chapters 25-33 project

Why does Josef's family need to go to Cuba, what are they escaping?

• Riots

• Starvation

• The Nazi regime

• Diesease

Answer explanation

Since Josef and his family are Jews, they have a high chance of being sent to concentration camps by the Nazi regime. The only way not to be sent to the death camps is to leave Germany.

What is the main reason for Isabel and her family needing to leave Cuba, what are they escaping?

• Oppression

• The Nazi regime

• Religious freedom

• Extreme hunger and the possible imprisonment of their father.

Answer explanation

The Soviet Union no longer supported the Cubans and the economy collapsed, which led to starvation across the country. Citizens rebeld against Fidel Castro's communism.

Why are Mahmoud and his family leaving Syria, what are they escaping?

• Religious freedom

• Riots and bombings

• Racism

• They are bored and want a vacation.

Answer explanation

Mahmoud's familys home is Syria, which is being ruled by an oppressive ruler. The country is fighting and rebelling against the government and syria is no longer safe.

Why can't Isabel hear/feel clave?

• Isabel is dumb.

• Isabel is not fully Cuban.

• Isabel is deaf.

• No one knows why.

Why is Isabel not fully Cuban?

• She was not born in Cuba

• One of her parents is not Cuban.

Josef is popular among German students.

• True

• False

Why is Josef not popular among German students?

• He is a nerd

• Josefs father is a prisoner

• Josef is Jewish

• Josef supports Hitler

Answer explanation

Josef was a target for beatings by the Hitler youth at school because he is Jewish.

What does mañana mean?

• Tomorrow

• Today

• Yesterdaay

• Money

Mahmoud is from (a)   .

Isbels family and the (a)   escape Cuba.