Vocabulary from Refugee by Alan Gratz

What was the Great War?

• A war between the central powers and the allies in 1914-1918

• A civil war in the United States

• A conflict in ancient Greece

• A battle in medieval Europe

Who is a mutineer?

• A person who supports their officers

• A person who revolts against their officers

• A person who follows orders

• A person who is neutral

What does "piracy" refer to?

• Legal trade by sea

• Robbery or criminal violence by boat

• Peaceful sailing

• Fishing activities

What is a "parasite"?

• An organism that feeds on a living host

• A type of plant

• A beneficial bacteria

• A predator

What does "bleary" describe?

• Clear and focused eyes

• Tired and unfocused eyes

• Bright and alert eyes

• Happy and cheerful eyes

What does "distraught" mean?

• Calm and relaxed

• Deeply upset and agitated

• Happy and content

• Indifferent and uninterested

What is the United Nations?

• A national organization

• An international organization promoting peace and cooperation

• A local community group

• A historical society

What was the Holocaust?

• A peaceful protest

• The Nazi program of exterminating Jews and other groups

• A cultural festival

• A political debate

What does "frantic" mean?

• Calm and composed

• Very excited and anxious

• Bored and uninterested

• Happy and joyful

What is a "migrant"?

• Someone who stays in one place

• Someone who moves for family, work, or resources

• Someone who travels for vacation

• Someone who avoids change