Salt to the Sea Quiz Week 1

What is the main setting of the story at the beginning?

• A small village

• A refugee camp

• A war-torn city

• A ship

Who is the first character introduced in the book?

• Joana

• Florian

• Emilia

• Alfred

What is Joana’s profession before the war?

• A nurse

• A teacher

• A seamstress

• A factory worker

What is Emilia’s nationality?

• German

• Polish

• Lithuanian

• Russian

What is Florian carrying with him that is significant?

• A family heirloom

• A secret document

• A bag of gold

• A weapon

Why are the characters fleeing their homes?

• To find treasure

• To escape the advancing army

• To seek a better life

• To reunite with family

What event does Joana reflect on that haunts her?

• The loss of her family

• A decision she made

• A patient she couldn't save

• A betrayal

How does Emilia describe her journey so far?

• As a nightmare

• As an adventure

• As a blessing

• As a challenge

What does Alfred aspire to become?

• A soldier

• A captain

• A leader

• A writer

What is the significance of the shoes Emilia mentions?

• They symbolize hope

• They represent loss

• They show her status

• They are a means of survival