Understanding Refugee: Quiz for 5th Graders

What is the main reason Josef's family is trying to escape from Germany?

• They want to visit relatives in another country.

• They are being persecuted because they are Jewish.

• They are looking for better job opportunities.

• They want to explore new cultures.

What event causes Isabel's family to decide to leave Cuba?

• A hurricane destroys their home.

• Isabel's father is caught stealing.

• There is a riot in Havana.

• Isabel wins a trip to the United States.

How does Mahmoud's family plan to reach Europe?

• By walking through the desert.

• By flying on a private jet.

• By taking a boat across the Mediterranean Sea.

• By driving through several countries.

What is the significance of the ship, the MS St. Louis, in Josef's story?

• It is a cargo ship carrying supplies.

• It is a cruise ship for tourists.

• It is a ship carrying Jewish refugees to Cuba.

• It is a military ship used in World War II.

Why does Isabel trade her trumpet for gasoline?

• She wants to buy food for her family.

• She needs the gasoline to power the boat to escape Cuba.

• She wants to start a fire to keep warm.

• She is trying to help a friend in need.

What challenge does Mahmoud's family face while crossing the Mediterranean Sea?

• They run out of food and water.

• Their boat capsizes in a storm.

• They are attacked by pirates.

• They get lost and can't find their way.

What does Josef's father do that endangers their journey on the MS St. Louis?

• He tries to jump overboard.

• He steals from other passengers.

• He argues with the captain.

• He refuses to follow the ship's rules.

How does Isabel's family manage to stay afloat after their boat starts taking on water?

• They use buckets to bail out the water.

• They call for help from a nearby ship.

• They use life jackets to stay afloat.

• They patch the hole with a piece of cloth.

What does Mahmoud do to help his family when they are in danger of being caught by the police?

• He hides them in an abandoned building.

• He distracts the police by causing a commotion.

• He leads them through a secret tunnel.

• He negotiates with the police for their release.

What lesson do all three families learn through their journeys?

• The importance of wealth and power.

• The value of education and knowledge.

• The strength of family and hope in difficult times.

• The necessity of following rules and laws.