Refugee: Section 4 (Pages 164-215) (86-110 Online)

Which of the following quotes best shows how Josef reflects on the conflict between him and his father in Section 3? (RL 7.6)

• A) “Tears rolled down Josef’s cheeks. He thought about how he’d treated his father at the Cuban doctor’s examination. How he’d made his father believe he was back in that place….”

• B) “They were drowning in tears.”

• C) “Josef’s world was falling apart, and he didn’t see any way to put it back together again.”

• D) “But they were farther away from Florida and freedom than they had ever been before.”

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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On page 172 (89 online), Isabel and Ivan are discussing life in the US. Why would Isabel’s mood suddenly change?

• The US is supposed to be a safe haven, but it has problems

• She is worried that she will not be able to attend school

• It is a magical place, but the US will not allow them to enter

• She knows something that the others do not about the US

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What is the author wanting the reader to understand based on this quote?

“But she cannot have her baby here,” the officer said. “As soon as she is well, she will be deported to Cuba.”

• Even though Teresa is pregnant, she will be sent back as well as the others

• Teresa is an illegal immigrant and does not have rights as a citizen

• The tourists want to help but can’t because of the orders by officers

• Teresa will be arrested once she is well

What is the meaning of the figurative language used in the quote “They were drowning in tears.” (RL 7.4)

• It means they were crying a lot or were extremely sad.

• It means they were swimming in a pool.

• It means they were laughing loudly.

• It means they were caught in the rain.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which quote supports the connection Mahmoud still has of his family's beliefs? (RI 7.1)

• A) “It wasn’t the first dead body Mahmoud had seen.”

• B) “He would never be bathed and wrapped in a kafan…never be buried facing Mecca.”

• C) “Mahmoud had heard funeral prayers too many times in his short life…”

• D) “…his mother might never forgive herself for letting Hanna go.”

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What is the tone in pages 183-186 (95-96 online) in reference to Josef and his family?

• Cautious

• Suspicious

• Peaceful

• Hopeless

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

“All his life he’d practiced being hidden. Unnoticed. Now, at last, when he most need to be seen, he was truly invisible.” Which of the following best describes a common theme/dilemma each of the characters face?

• A) Being invisible to the world can be the difference between survival or destruction.

• B) When you need support, you must find it yourself even if that means being alone.

• C) You must never show how you really are if you want people to ignore you.

• D) Invisibility can have harmful effects, but also positive ones.

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What is the meaning of the word “anguished” in the following sentence? “Officer Pedron realized his mistake immediately and looked anguished at having brought it up.”

• Suffering

• Comfort

• Distressed

• Consolation

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Mahmoud makes a distinction between tourists and refugees by:

• Highlighting their different reasons for travel

• Comparing their financial status

• Discussing their cultural backgrounds

• Focusing on their language skills

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Which of the following best describes the difference between tourists and refugees?

• A) Tourists wear clean clothes and play on their phones, while refugees are focused on escaping to freedom

• B) Tourists focus more on vacationing while refugees are trying to get money to vacation

• C) Tourists only need visas to visit a country, whereas refugees seek to obtain a visa.

• D) Tourists and refugees are the same. Both come from different countries seeking safety.

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