Journeys of Hope and Growth

Which theme is most clearly shown when Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are forced to leave their homes?

• The importance of education

• The impact of war and persecution on families

• The value of wealth

• The power of technology

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

What theme is highlighted by the way each main character must make difficult choices for their family’s survival?

• The importance of sports

• Sacrifice and responsibility

• The joy of travel

• The power of music

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which theme is demonstrated when the characters encounter strangers who help or hinder them on their journeys?

• The unpredictability of human kindness and cruelty

• The importance of fashion

• The value of silence

• The need for speed

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What theme is most evident when the children in the story are forced to take on adult roles?

• Coming of age

• The importance of play

• The value of money

• The power of dreams

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which theme is shown by the repeated loss and separation experienced by the main characters?

• The importance of winning

• The pain of loss and the hope for reunion

• The joy of discovery

• The value of competition

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

How does Mahmoud’s family primarily travel out of Syria?

• By airplane

• By boat

• By car and on foot

• By train

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which theme is most evident when Josef must take responsibility for his family after his father’s breakdown?

• Friendship

• Coming of age

• Humor

• Betrayal

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does Isabel’s family decide to leave Cuba?

• They want to visit the United States

• They are escaping political unrest and food shortages

• They are going on vacation

• They want to study abroad

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does Mahmoud’s experience with violence in Syria affect his behavior during the journey?

• He becomes more talkative

• He tries to stay invisible to avoid trouble

• He becomes aggressive

• He laughs at danger

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a similarity between the journeys of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud?

• They all travel by airplane

• They all face danger and uncertainty while fleeing their homes

• They all travel alone

• They all end up in the same country

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3