Quiz: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

During which historical event is the novel set?

• The Fall of Berlin

• The Holocaust

• The Soviet advance in East Prussia

• The D-Day invasion

How many main characters tell the story?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the name of the ship the characters board?

• The Titanic

• The Wilhelm Gustloff

• The Bismarck

• The Lusitania

What secret does Emilia carry?

• She is a German spy

• She is pregnant

• She has gold hidden in her shoes

• She is actually a boy

What is Florian’s skill that helps him survive?

• He is a doctor

• He is an artist

• He is a forger and art restorer

• He is a trained soldier

What is Alfred’s role on the ship?

• He is a Nazi officer

• He is a refugee

What happens to the Wilhelm Gustloff?

• It is torpedoed by a Soviet submarine

• It reaches safety in Denmark

• It is taken over by Nazi officers

• It catches fire and sinks

What is Joana’s profession?

• Nurse

• Spy

• Artist

• Teacher

What does Florian carry that is valuable?

• A tiny amber swan

• A coded Nazi document

• A diamond necklace

• A map of secret tunnels

What is a major theme of the book?

• The power of storytelling

• Survival and sacrifice

• The importance of wealth in wartime

• The rise of totalitarianism