WorksheetsRefugee Pages
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why is Isabell's family trying to flee Cuba?
Cuba is in the midst of a Civil War.
Cuba is under a communist government and there are little resources for the people.
Cuba is a dangerous place to live because of storms.
Cuba is persecuting Jewish people.
What is the "Wet Foot, Dry Foot" policy?
Any Cubans in poor health (i.e., foot fungus) cannot enter the United States.
Cubans can only enter America via airplane, not by boat.
Cubans on American land were granted special refugee status and allowed to remain in the US, but those caught be the US Coast Guard were sent back to Cuba.
If Cubans knew how to swim, they could enter the United States. If they did not know how to swim, they were sent back to Cuba.
What purpose does this line serve in the passage?
To explain how the war has effected his younger brother
To explain how watching tv all day has effected his younger brother
To explain why it is important for young children to express their emotions
What is the correct definition of a REFUGEE?
Someone who has been displaced by their family.
A person who fought in a war and won.
Someone forced to flee from their country due to violence or persecution.
All of these.
“Josef listened, straining his ears in the dark. He wasn’t used to the sounds of this new flat, the smaller one he and his family had been forced to move into. They couldn’t afford their old place, not since the Nazis told Josef’s father he wasn’t allowed to practice law anymore because he was Jewish.” Based on this excerpt, how do you think Josef’s family feels about their new home?
Bored
Excited
Sad
Worried
On page 5, Alan Gratz writes, “Mama spent weeks going from one government office to another, trying to find out where her husband was and how to get him back.” Why did no one help her?
She was Jewish.
The offices were closed.
She didn’t have the right paperwork.
They did not have the Internet to search for him.
“If you really looked at Mahmoud, got a glimpse under the hoodie he kept pulled down over his face…” (12). This detail shows that Mahmoud…
did everything he could to be invisible.
was cold and like to wear a hoodie to stay warm.
used the hoodie as a blanket to comfort himself.
liked wearing a hoodie so he could listen to music.
Choose the detail that best shows the impact of the war on Mahmoud’s brother, Waleed.
“Waleed was ten years old and two grades below Mahmoud in school” (13).
“His teeth looked too big for his head, and when he smiled he looked like a cartoon squirrel” (13).
“Mahmoud couldn’t remember the last time he’d seen his brother laugh” (13).
“The war had made Mahmoud nervous” (13).
Which detail from the text best shows why Mahmoud wants to be invisible?
“If the bullies didn’t notice you, they didn’t hit you” (17).
“Khalid never answered another question in class, not even when the teacher called on him directly” (17).
“From that day forward, Mahmoud and Khalid were marked” (17).
“It was nothing they ever said to each other” (17).
What is the primary theme explored in the book 'Refugee Pages'?
A) Adventure and exploration
B) The struggles and resilience of refugees
C) The beauty of nature
D) The importance of technology
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Refugee Pages' to convey the emotions of the characters?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Imagery
In 'Refugee Pages', what is the significance of the title?
A) It refers to the physical pages of a book.
B) It symbolizes the journey and stories of refugees.
C) It highlights the importance of reading.
D) It is a metaphor for freedom.
Which character in 'Refugee Pages' represents hope and resilience?
A) John
B) Maria
C) Ahmed
D) Sarah
What is the main conflict faced by the characters in 'Refugee Pages'?
A) Finding food and shelter
B) Escaping war and persecution
C) Learning a new language
D) Adapting to a new culture
How does the author of 'Refugee Pages' use sentence structure to reflect the urgency of the characters' situation?
A) By using long, descriptive sentences
B) By using short, choppy sentences
C) By using complex, compound sentences
D) By using passive voice
