Joseph's Bar Mitzvah Journey

Joseph, a young Jewish boy, is on a ship in 1939, anticipating his bar mitzvah. Despite his father's paranoia about a trap, Joseph attends the synagogue service on board, where he experiences a sense of community and reclaiming of Jewish traditions. During the service, a portrait of Hitler is removed, symbolizing defiance. Joseph completes his bar mitzvah, feeling a mix of pride and responsibility. Later, he encounters mischief with friends and learns about the uncertainty of their journey to Cuba, as other ships race to reach the destination first.

What event is Joseph eagerly anticipating on the ship?

• A school graduation

• His Bar Mitzvah

• A family reunion

• His birthday party

Why is Joseph's father hesitant about attending the Bar Mitzvah?

• He is seasick

• He believes it's a trap

• He is busy with work

• He forgot about it

What does Joseph realize about becoming a man?

• It means moving to a new country

• It means not needing his father's presence

• It means relying on his father

• It means getting a job

What surprises Joseph at the Bar Mitzvah gathering?

• The presence of a magician

• The presence of a famous singer

• The large number of attendees

• The absence of his family

What action does the captain take during the Bar Mitzvah?

• He changes the location

• He removes Hitler's portrait

• He invites more guests

• He cancels the event

How does Joseph feel during his Bar Mitzvah ceremony?

• Confident and relaxed

• Emotional and proud

• Indifferent and bored

• Nervous and unsure

What do Renata and Evelyn ask Joseph to do?

• Sing a song

• Help them with homework

• Stand guard for them

• Join them in a game

What does Joseph discover about the ship's journey to Cuba?

• The ship is stopping at multiple ports

• There are other ships racing to Cuba

• The ship is returning to Germany

• The ship is ahead of schedule

What concern do the stewards have about reaching Cuba?

• The ship might sink

• They might run out of food

• The ship might get lost

• Cuba might not accept them