Refugee Chapters 25-27

How does the author portray the theme of hope in the story?

• Hope is portrayed through the characters' determination to find safety and a better life.

• Hope is depicted as an illusion that leads to despair.

• Hope is shown through the characters' apathy towards their situation.

• Hope is represented by the absence of conflict in the story.

What happens to Josef's cabin?

• Their cabin was ransacked by Schiendick.

• They renovated the cabin completely.

• They sold the cabin to a neighbor.

• The cabin was destroyed in a storm.

Why did Schiendick ransack Josef's room?

• To find valuable items for himself.

• To get revenge on Josef's dad for what he said at the funeral.

• To help Josef with his studies.

• To search for a lost family heirloom.

What does the term 'refugee' mean?

• A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

• A person who voluntarily leaves their country for better opportunities.

• A person who is displaced within their own country due to conflict.

• A person who seeks asylum in another country without any valid reason.

What do the Cuban officials keep telling the passengers on the St. Louis?

• Hoy (today)

• Manana (tomorrow)

• Nunca (never)

• Ayer (yesterday)

What is the impact of historical context on the characters' experiences?

• The historical context of World War II and the Holocaust shapes the characters' struggles and decisions.

• The characters are unaffected by the historical context and make decisions based solely on personal desires.

• The historical context only provides a backdrop, with no real influence on the characters' actions.

• The characters thrive in the historical context, using it to their advantage for personal gain.

What does the character of Isabel symbolize in the story?

• Resilience and the fight for freedom.

• Fear and submission.

• Wealth and power.

• Isolation and despair.

How do the characters' backgrounds influence their perspectives on refuge?

• Their backgrounds shape their experiences, fears, and hopes for a better future.

• Their backgrounds have no impact on their perspectives.

• All characters have the same perspective regardless of their backgrounds.

• Their backgrounds only influence their fears, not their hopes.

What role does family play in the journeys of the characters?

• Family provides financial support and resources during difficult times.

• Family offers emotional support, motivation, and a sense of belonging during difficult times.

• Family encourages independence and self-reliance in challenging situations.

• Family often creates additional stress and conflict for the characters.

Why couldn't the other dinghy allow Mahmoud & his family to get on board with them?

• There was not enough room.

• They didn't want to help them.

• The dinghy was damaged.

• They were afraid of capsizing.