Escape from Cuba: Isabel's Journey

In 1994, Isabel and her family attempt to flee Cuba for Florida. They face fear and uncertainty as they prepare their boat, encounter a CNN crew, and discover that many villagers are also leaving. As they reach the beach, police appear but do not intervene. Two policemen, revealed to be deserters, join them. Despite gunfire, the family sets off, leaving Cuba behind.

What was Isabel's main concern while carrying the boat?

• Running out of supplies

• Dropping the boat

• Being seen by neighbors

• Getting lost

Who was not helping to carry the boat and why?

• Ivan, because he was too young

• Isabel's mother, because she was pregnant

• Senor Castillo, because he was injured

• Luis, because he was a policeman

What unexpected event occurred on the beach?

• The boat sank

• A storm hit

• A television crew appeared

• A police raid

How did the villagers react to the boats on the beach?

• They tried to stop them

• They ignored them

• They cheered and supported them

• They reported them to the police

Who were the two policemen running towards the boat?

• Enemies trying to arrest them

• Friends planning to escape with them

• Reporters trying to interview them

• Smugglers offering help

What was the real identity of one of the policemen?

• A secret agent

• A government official

• A fisherman

• Luis, Ivan's brother

Why were shots fired at the boat?

• The boat was overloaded

• The police were trying to stop deserters

• The boat was too close to shore

• The engine was too loud

What was Isabel's father's main concern after the escape?

• Getting lost at sea

• Running out of food

• Being followed by a navy boat

• Running out of fuel

What was Isabel focused on during the journey?

• The 90 miles they had to travel

• The beauty of the sea

• The noise of the engine

• The stars in the sky

What was the source of the argument between Isabel's father and Senor Castillo?

• The speed of the boat

• The presence of deserters on board

• The direction they were heading

• The amount of supplies