Author's Note_Refugee

What was the MS St. Louis?

• A ship that set sail from Nazi Germany in 1939 with Jewish refugees.

• A German submarine used during World War II.

• A British battleship that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic.

• A cargo ship used for transporting goods during the war.

Answer explanation

The MS St. Louis was a ship that set sail from Nazi Germany in 1939 with Jewish refugees, making it the correct choice.

Why were the Jewish refugees on the MS St. Louis not allowed to land in Cuba?

• The ship was carrying illegal goods.

• The Cuban official who issued the visas had fallen out of favor with the president.

• The ship was attacked by pirates.

• The refugees did not have proper documentation.

Answer explanation

The Cuban official who issued the visas had fallen out of favor with the president.

Who was Captain Gustav Schroeder?

• A Nazi officer in charge of the MS St. Louis.

• A spy working for the Allies.

• The captain of the MS St. Louis known for his kindness toward Jewish passengers.

• A German soldier who fought in World War II.

Answer explanation

Captain Gustav Schroeder was the captain of the MS St. Louis known for his kindness toward Jewish passengers, not a Nazi officer or spy.

What was Aaron Pozner's profession before being taken from his home in Germany?

• A lawyer

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A soldier

Answer explanation

Aaron Pozner was a teacher before being taken from his home in Germany, as indicated in the question.

What did Max Loewe do to help Jewish refugees?

• He provided them with food and shelter.

• He gave legal advice to sympathetic German lawyers.

• He helped them escape by providing transportation.

• He hid them in his home.

Answer explanation

Max Loewe gave legal advice to sympathetic German lawyers, which indirectly helped Jewish refugees.

What was the fate of the Jewish refugees on the St. Louis who were allowed to enter the United Kingdom?

• They were sent back to Germany.

• They escaped the Holocaust.

• They were sent to internment camps.

• They were allowed to enter the United States.

Answer explanation

The Jewish refugees on the St. Louis who were allowed to enter the United Kingdom escaped the Holocaust, not sent back to Germany, to internment camps, or allowed to enter the United States.

How many Jewish refugees from the St. Louis were allowed to enter the United Kingdom?

• 254

• 620

• 100,000

• 500,000

Answer explanation

620 Jewish refugees from the St. Louis were allowed to enter the United Kingdom, making 620 the correct choice.

What was the usual punishment for trying to escape Cuba under Fidel Castro's rule?

• Deportation

• Imprisonment

• Execution

• Fines

Answer explanation

The usual punishment for trying to escape Cuba under Fidel Castro's rule was imprisonment.

In what year did Fidel Castro allow unhappy citizens to leave Cuba, leading to an estimated thirty-five thousand people fleeing to the United States?

• 1990

• 1992

• 1994

• 1996

Answer explanation

In 1994, Fidel Castro allowed unhappy citizens to leave Cuba, resulting in an estimated thirty-five thousand people fleeing to the United States.

What decision did US President Bill Clinton face regarding Cuban refugees in 1994?

• Whether to send them back to Cuba or allow them to stay in the US.

• Whether to send them to a refugee camp at the US military base at Guantanamo Bay or turn them away.

• Whether to grant them immediate citizenship or keep them in detention.

• Whether to send them to Europe or keep them in Cuba.

Answer explanation

Whether to send them to a refugee camp at the US military base at Guantanamo Bay or turn them away is the decision US President Bill Clinton faced regarding Cuban refugees in 1994.