Quiz on Josef's Journey

What city could the passengers of the St. Louis see without binoculars?

• New York

• Miami

• Havana

• Los Angeles

Answer explanation

The passengers of the St. Louis could see Miami without binoculars, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Josef see at the harbor?

• Trains

• Little boats

• Skyscrapers

• Airplanes

Answer explanation

Josef saw little boats at the harbor, not trains, skyscrapers, or airplanes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the purpose of the US Coast Guard cutter according to Josef?

• To protect them

• To pick up anyone who jumped overboard

• To make sure the St. Louis didn’t steer for Miami

• To guide them to a safe harbor

Answer explanation

The purpose of the US Coast Guard cutter, according to Josef, was to make sure the St. Louis didn’t steer for Miami.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Josef’s mother do after the announcement that the St. Louis was leaving Cuba?

• Locked herself in the cabin

• Talked to the captain

• Cried all day

• Went to the dance hall

Answer explanation

Josef's mother went to the dance hall after the announcement that the St. Louis was leaving Cuba.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who was Josef named after?

• A famous person

• His uncle

• His grandfather

• His father

Answer explanation

Josef was named after his uncle, as indicated in the question. This is the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the special announcement in the A-deck social hall?

• They were heading back to Europe

• They were going to Canada

• They were staying in Cuba

• They were docking in Miami

Answer explanation

The special announcement in the A-deck social hall was that they were heading back to Europe, making this the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

What did the crowd chant after hearing the bad news?

• We will survive

• We will not die

• We will fight

• We will escape

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'We will not die' as the crowd chanted this after hearing the bad news, indicating their determination to survive despite the adversity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Pozner suggest to Josef?

• To jump overboard

• To hide in the ship

• To storm the bridge and take hostages

• To talk to the captain

Answer explanation

Pozner suggested to Josef to storm the bridge and take hostages, as indicated in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Josef’s mother want to do after hearing the bad news?

• Cry

• Hide in the cabin

• Dance

• Talk to the captain

Answer explanation

Josef's mother wanted to dance after hearing the bad news, as mentioned in the correct answer choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Otto Schiendick say to Josef?

• We are going to America

• The captain will help us

• We will be saved

• You should do as your mother says

Answer explanation

Otto Schiendick said to Josef, 'You should do as your mother says.' This is the correct answer choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3