Refugee Chapter 28

How does the part of the text where Josef’s father jumps off the ship contribute to the plot?

• It introduces a new character.

• It creates a moment of humor in the story.

• It serves as a turning point in Josef’s story.

• It resolves the central conflict of the book.

What theme is most clearly developed in this chapter?

• The importance of family traditions

• The resilience of the human spirit in crisis

• The joy of travel

• The strength of government systems

How does Josef’s mother taking the sleeping medicine affect the story’s structure?

• It removes her from the plot, leaving Josef to take on an adult role.

• It makes the chapter more humorous and light-hearted.

• It shows that she no longer cares about her children.

• It allows the father to take control again.

What does Josef’s decision to protect his mother reveal about his character?

• He is fearful and wants to avoid responsibility.

• He still believes his father will come back and fix things.

• He is beginning to mature and take on adult responsibilities.

• He plans to run away and leave his family behind.

Which sentence best illustrates Josef’s growing maturity in this chapter?

• “Josef ran through the ship, laughing.”

• “He wished he could be playing games instead of worrying about his parents.”

• “Josef held his mother’s hand and made the decision: he would take care of her now.”

• “Josef ignored what was happening and went to bed.”

How does Josef’s father’s breakdown affect the overall theme of the novel?

• It undermines the seriousness of their journey.

• It highlights the impact of trauma and fear on refugees.

• It distracts from the family’s main goal.

• It allows the reader to forget about the historical context.

Why is Josef’s father’s jump off the ship a significant moment in the plot?

• It is the first time the family tries to escape.

• It results in a change in location.

• It signals that Josef will become the protector of his family.

• It resolves the family’s conflict with the Nazis.

What mood does the author create when describing Josef’s father’s actions before the jump?

• Joyful and energetic

• Calm and peaceful

• Frantic and unsettling

• Bored and disinterested

What does this chapter reveal about how Josef views his father now?

• He thinks his father is brave.

• He realizes that the man his father was is gone.

• He believes his father is still strong and in control.

• He sees his father as an inspiration.

Which theme is most clearly developed through Josef’s reaction to his father’s breakdown?

• The value of education

• The dangers of travel

• The loss of childhood innocence

• The strength of community