Mahmoud's Journey: Refugee Quiz

What is the name of Mahmoud’s little brother?

• Josef

• Waleed

• Isabel

• Hana

In which country does Mahmoud’s journey start?

• Germany

• Syria

• Cuba

• Turkey

At the beginning of the story, which city does Mahmoud’s family call home?

• Berlin

• Havana

• Aleppo

• Damascus

Who is the baby sister in Mahmoud’s family?

• Isabel

• Ruthie

• Hana

• Fatima

Why does Mahmoud’s family decide they must leave Syria?

• To find better jobs

• To escape the war and bombings

• To visit relatives

• For a vacation

How would you describe Mahmoud’s character at the start of the book?

• Outgoing and loud

• Quiet and tries not to be noticed

• Always joking

• Angry and rebellious

What method of transportation does Mahmoud’s family use to get from Syria to Turkey?

• By airplane

• By car

• By boat

• By train

Why does Mahmoud try to avoid drawing attention to himself at school and in public?

• He is shy

• He wants to avoid trouble and stay safe

• He doesn’t like people

• He is planning a surprise

What happens to the apartment building where Mahmoud’s family lives in Aleppo?

• It is painted

• It is bombed and destroyed

• It is sold

• It is turned into a school

Who carries Hana during the family’s journey?

• Mahmoud

• Waleed

• Their mother

• Their father