Refugee: Chapters 171-228

What is the name of the ship that Josef and his family are traveling on?

• Titanic

• St. Louis

• Queen Mary

• Lusitania

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Which country does Isabel's family hope to reach by boat?

• Mexico

• United States

• Canada

• Brazil

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What is the main reason Mahmoud's family decides to leave Syria?

• To find better job opportunities

• To escape the ongoing war

• To reunite with family members

• To pursue higher education

Explain how Josef's feelings about his father change during their journey on the St. Louis.

• Josef becomes more understanding and supportive of his father's struggles.

• Josef becomes increasingly frustrated and distant from his father.

• Josef remains indifferent to his father's situation.

• Josef becomes more fearful and resentful of his father.

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Analyze the significance of Isabel's trumpet in her journey. What does it symbolize for her?

• Her connection to her homeland and culture

• Her desire to become a musician

• Her family's wealth and status

• Her rebellion against her parents

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Compare and contrast the challenges faced by Josef and Mahmoud during their respective journeys. What are some similarities and differences?

• Both face challenges related to language barriers, but Josef's journey is more about escaping political persecution while Mahmoud's is about escaping war.

• Both face challenges related to finding food, but Josef's journey is more about escaping war while Mahmoud's is about escaping political persecution.

• Both face challenges related to transportation, but Josef's journey is more about escaping economic hardship while Mahmoud's is about escaping war.

• Both face challenges related to family separation, but Josef's journey is more about escaping war while Mahmoud's is about escaping economic hardship.

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Predict how Isabel's journey might have been different if her family had decided to stay in Cuba. Consider the political and economic context.

• Isabel's family would have likely faced continued economic hardship and political oppression.

• Isabel's family would have become wealthy and influential in Cuba.

• Isabel's family would have been able to travel freely to the United States.

• Isabel's family would have faced no significant changes in their lives.

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What role does the theme of hope play in the lives of the three main characters, Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud?

• Hope drives them to make difficult decisions and endure hardships in pursuit of a better future.

• Hope is a minor theme that does not significantly impact their decisions.

• Hope is only relevant to Josef's story and not to Isabel or Mahmoud.

• Hope is portrayed as a negative force that leads to disappointment.

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Identify the primary mode of transportation used by Mahmoud's family during their journey.

• Airplane

• Train

• Boat

• Car

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What is the significance of the different time periods in which Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud's stories are set?

• They highlight the timeless nature of the refugee experience and the recurring themes of displacement and survival.

• They show that refugee experiences are unique to the 21st century.

• They emphasize that only certain time periods have been affected by refugee crises.

• They suggest that refugee experiences are only relevant to specific cultures.

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