6th Grade Review Quiz

Why does Josef's family decide to leave Germany? What is the major threat they face?

What event causes Isabel and her family to make the difficult decision to leave Cuba?

How would you describe Mahmoud’s life before the conflict in Syria? What were his normal daily experiences?

Compare the different challenges faced by each family (Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud) on their journey. How are these challenges similar or different?

How do Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud show resilience during difficult moments in the story? Provide specific examples.

Family plays a significant role in each character’s decisions. How does family influence each of their actions so far in the book?

How does the author switch between the stories of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud? How does this affect the pacing of the book and build suspense?

Based on what you’ve read, how might the three stories of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud intersect or connect as the book continues?

Define an atom and a molecule. Give one example of each.

Draw and label a simple diagram of a water molecule (H₂O).