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WorksheetsRefugee Chapters 25-27
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
How does the author portray the theme of hope in the story?
Hope is portrayed through the characters' determination to find safety and a better life.
Hope is depicted as an illusion that leads to despair.
Hope is shown through the characters' apathy towards their situation.
Hope is represented by the absence of conflict in the story.
What happens to Josef's cabin?
Their cabin was ransacked by Schiendick.
They renovated the cabin completely.
They sold the cabin to a neighbor.
The cabin was destroyed in a storm.
Why did Schiendick ransack Josef's room?
To find valuable items for himself.
To get revenge on Josef's dad for what he said at the funeral.
To help Josef with his studies.
To search for a lost family heirloom.
What does the term 'refugee' mean?
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
A person who voluntarily leaves their country for better opportunities.
A person who is displaced within their own country due to conflict.
A person who seeks asylum in another country without any valid reason.
What do the Cuban officials keep telling the passengers on the St. Louis?
Hoy (today)
Manana (tomorrow)
Nunca (never)
Ayer (yesterday)
What is the impact of historical context on the characters' experiences?
The historical context of World War II and the Holocaust shapes the characters' struggles and decisions.
The characters are unaffected by the historical context and make decisions based solely on personal desires.
The historical context only provides a backdrop, with no real influence on the characters' actions.
The characters thrive in the historical context, using it to their advantage for personal gain.
What does the character of Isabel symbolize in the story?
Resilience and the fight for freedom.
Fear and submission.
Wealth and power.
Isolation and despair.
How do the characters' backgrounds influence their perspectives on refuge?
Their backgrounds shape their experiences, fears, and hopes for a better future.
Their backgrounds have no impact on their perspectives.
All characters have the same perspective regardless of their backgrounds.
Their backgrounds only influence their fears, not their hopes.
What role does family play in the journeys of the characters?
Family provides financial support and resources during difficult times.
Family offers emotional support, motivation, and a sense of belonging during difficult times.
Family encourages independence and self-reliance in challenging situations.
Family often creates additional stress and conflict for the characters.
Why couldn't the other dinghy allow Mahmoud & his family to get on board with them?
There was not enough room.
They didn't want to help them.
The dinghy was damaged.
They were afraid of capsizing.
How does the character of Mahmoud evolve throughout the story?
Mahmoud remains a scared boy throughout the story.
Mahmoud grows from a scared boy into a courageous leader for his family.
Mahmoud becomes indifferent to his family's struggles.
Mahmoud turns against his family and seeks his own path.
What lessons can be learned from the experiences of the characters in 'Refugee'?
Lessons about empathy, resilience, and the importance of understanding the refugee experience.
Lessons about the benefits of isolation and self-reliance.
Lessons about the futility of hope in difficult situations.
Lessons about the advantages of wealth and privilege.
What challenges do the characters face while seeking refuge?
They face danger, discrimination, and uncertainty about their future.
They find safety and acceptance in a new community.
They are welcomed with open arms by everyone they meet.
They have no challenges and easily adapt to their new environment.
Who saved Isabel during the Storm of the Century?
Lito
Carlos
Miguel
Sofia
What is the significance of the St. Louis in the story?
The St. Louis represents hope and the struggle for refuge.
The St. Louis symbolizes despair and loss of freedom.
The St. Louis is a representation of wealth and luxury.
The St. Louis signifies the end of a journey.
