The Saint Louis Voyage

What was the name of the ship that Joseph and Ruthie were on?

• Saint Mary

• Saint Peter

• Saint Louis

• Saint John

Which city were they passing by when they saw the American coast?

• New York

• Miami

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

Why did Joseph want to live in Miami?

• Because it had a lot of little boats at the harbor

• Because it was close to Germany

• Because it had palm trees and swamp

• Because it had skyscrapers and office buildings

What did the US coast guard cutter do when it cruised alongside the Saint Louis?

• Provided entertainment for the passengers

• Directed the ship towards Miami

• Picked up anyone who jumped overboard

• Protected the passengers from sharks

Why did the mood on the ship change after leaving Cuba?

• The news of the United States refusing entry to the refugees

• The ship ran out of food and water

• The weather became stormy

• The passengers were tired of the long journey

What did Joseph's mother do after the announcement that the ship was heading back to Europe?

• Went to the dance hall and started dancing

• Started packing her bags

• Locked herself in the cabin

• Went to the captain to plead for entry into the US

Who suggested storming the bridge and taking hostages to force the captain to run the ship aground on the American coast?

• Joseph's mother

• Aldo Schwendik

• Ponzer

• The captain himself

Why did Joseph hesitate to join the group planning to storm the bridge?

• He was afraid of the crew's reaction

• He didn't believe it would work

• He was too young to participate

• He was loyal to the captain