Refugee Context Clues

In Chapter 13, the narrator writes: "Josef had always been the one who handled the hard decisions. But now, as we stared at the harbor, I could see that he was no longer certain of anything." What does the phrase "no longer certain of anything" most likely mean?

• Josef has become very confident

• Josef is unsure and worried

• Josef is certain about the next steps

• Josef has made a plan

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In Chapter 13, the text states: "He was trying to act brave, but his face betrayed him." What does the word "betrayed" most likely mean in this context?

• Helped him

• Lied about his feelings

• Revealed his true emotions

• Protected him

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In Chapter 13, it is written: "I could see the fear in his eyes, but he was trying to keep it hidden." What does the word "hidden" most likely mean in this context?

• Shown clearly

• Avoided or concealed

• Forgotten about

• Reassured

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In Chapter 13, Josef says: "I thought I was doing the right thing, but I'm not sure anymore." What does the phrase "not sure anymore" most likely mean?

• Josef is more certain now than ever

• Josef has lost his confidence and is uncertain

• Josef knows exactly what to do

• Josef is regretting his decision

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In Chapter 14, Isabel reflects: "I can see that the water is rough, and I'm scared. But I can't show it." What does the phrase "I can't show it" most likely mean in this context?

• Isabel is afraid but decides to hide her fear

• Isabel is pretending to be brave

• Isabel is unable to express her feelings

• Isabel feels no fear at all

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In Chapter 14, Isabel narrates: "I try to focus on the horizon, not on the waves crashing around us." What does the phrase "crashing around us" most likely mean?

• The waves are moving calmly

• The waves are making loud and violent impacts

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In Chapter 14, Isabel says: "I can hear the engine sputtering, and I know we’re in trouble." What does the word "sputtering" most likely mean in this context?

• The engine is running smoothly

• The engine is making a series of popping or choking sounds

• The engine is completely silent

• The engine is accelerating quickly

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In Chapter 14, Isabel says: "I grip the side of the boat tightly, my knuckles turning white." What does the phrase "knuckles turning white" most likely indicate?

• Isabel is very relaxed

• Isabel is losing grip on the boat

• Isabel is holding onto the boat tightly because of fear or stress

• Isabel is preparing to jump into the water

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In Chapter 15, Mahmoud reflects: "I keep my head down, hoping that no one notices me." What does the phrase "hoping that no one notices me" most likely mean?

• Mahmoud wants attention from others

• Mahmoud is trying to avoid being seen or noticed

• Mahmoud is trying to make friends

• Mahmoud is looking for help

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In Chapter 15, Mahmoud describes: "The noise of the crowd is deafening, and I feel a sense of panic rising in my chest." What does the word "deafening" most likely mean in this context?

• The noise is completely silent

• The noise is extremely loud and overwhelming

• The noise is pleasant and soothing

• The noise is faint and distant

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