Understanding Refugee Experiences in Literature

What is the name of the ship that Josef and his family are traveling on?

• St. Louis

• Titanic

• Lusitania

• Queen Mary

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Which country is Isabel and her family trying to reach?

• Mexico

• United States

• Spain

• Canada

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What is the name of Mahmoud’s younger brother?

• Josef

• Ivan

• Waleed

• Luis

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Who is the captain of the St. Louis?

• Captain Schroeder

• Captain Smith

• Captain Garcia

• Captain Brown

What instrument does Isabel play?

• Guitar

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Piano

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Why does Mahmoud’s family leave their home in Syria?

• To find better jobs

• Because of war and bombings

• To visit relatives

• For a vacation

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How does Isabel’s family plan to travel to the United States?

• By airplane

• By raft

• By train

• By car

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What does Josef’s father struggle with after being released from the concentration camp?

• He is physically weak but mentally strong

• He is afraid and has nightmares

• He is excited and happy

• He wants to return to Germany

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Why does Isabel trade her trumpet for gasoline?

• She wants to buy food

• She wants to help her family escape

• She wants to learn a new instrument

• She wants to make friends

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What is one way Mahmoud tries to keep his brother Waleed calm during their journey?

• He tells him jokes

• He gives him candy

• He holds his hand and talks to him

• He lets him play video games

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