Exploring Chapter 4 of Refugee: Josef's Journey

In 1939 Berlin, Joseph and his family, marked by their Jewish identity, navigate a world of discrimination as they prepare to flee to Cuba. Joseph recalls life before Nazi rule and experiments with removing his armband to blend in, only to be caught by a Hitler Youth, highlighting the constant danger they face.

What did Joseph and his family notice about the people at the railway station?

• They were very helpful.

• They ignored them.

• They offered them food.

• They asked for directions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Joseph's family plan to go to Cuba?

• To visit relatives.

• To find work.

• To escape the Nazis.

• For a vacation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What did Ruthie complain about during the train journey?

• The food.

• The noise.

• The heat.

• The seats.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Joseph remember about his life before the Nazi regime?

• He never went to school.

• They were always on the move.

• People saw them as Germans.

• He was always treated poorly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Joseph's teacher use him as an example for in class?

• A math problem.

• A science experiment.

• How to identify a Jew.

• A history lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did Joseph do to test if he could pass as a non-Jew?

• Removed his armband.

• Hid in the bathroom.

• Changed his clothes.

• Spoke in a different language.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Joseph buy from the concession stand?

• A drink.

• A book.

• A toy.

• A newspaper.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What happened when Joseph's armband fell out of his pocket?

• He quickly picked it up.

• A man helped him.

• A Hitler Youth stepped on it.

• It was ignored.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the Hitler Youth do after discovering Joseph's armband?

• Ignored it.

• Helped him hide it.

• Took him by the arm.

• Called the police.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What was Joseph's main fear after being caught by the Hitler Youth?

• Being separated from his family.

• Missing the train.

• Being sent to a concentration camp.

• Losing his belongings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3