Refugee Novel Quiz

Which obstacles must Isabel face? There are multiple correct answers.

• Not having any family in America

• Her family finding a means of living in America

• Starting the engine in the boat so they can travel north

• Keeping the water out of the boat

• Getting out of the way of the tanker ship

In Mahmoud’s chapters 18 and 21, the smugglers, who are to be getting them a boat, keep telling Mahmoud and his family the boat will arrive…

• In 2 days

• Tomorrow

• In a month

• In a week

What does Josef do to his father in order to help him seem healthy when the German doctor comes to check them?

• Kicks him

• Slaps him

• Gives him water

• Fixes his hair

What happened to the passengers on Isabel’s boat when the Tanker ship got closer?

• The tanker crew saved them

• The passengers got seasick

• The passengers were thrown overboard

• The tanker crew shot at them

Josef and the passengers on the ship have reached Cuba, but when are they told they can get off the ship?

• In an hour

• In a moment

• Tomorrow

• Next week

What problem do ALL the families have in these chapters?

• Finding a ride

• Getting to shore

• Getting thrown overboard

• Seasickness

What does Mahmoud’s father do in stressful situations?

• Makes jokes

• Moans and trembles

• Gets the hiccups

• Prays

What is one characteristic Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud have in common?

• Scheming

• Scared

• Jealous

CAUSE: Aaron Landau had seen a lot of men die in Dachau. EFFECT:

• Mr. Landau raved that the Germans were coming to get him

• Mr. Landau wanted to go to professor Weiler’s funeral

• Mr. Landau threw sand into the sea

• Mr. Landau tore his shirt