Exploring Themes in Refugee

What item does Mahmoud's family use to try to keep their belongings dry during their journey across the sea?

• Plastic bags

• Garbage bags

• Suitcases

• Cardboard boxes

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which character is separated from their family during the events in these pages?

• Josef

• Isabel

• Mahmoud

• Ruthie

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the name of the boat Isabel and her family are traveling on?

• El Norte

• El Gato

• El Castillo

• El Botero

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the leader of the group on the St. Louis that tries to negotiate with the Cuban government?

• Captain Schroeder

• Josef's father

• Officer Padron

• Lito

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Isabel trade to get gasoline for the boat?

• Her trumpet

• Her shoes

• Her food

• Her necklace

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why does Mahmoud's family leave their car behind during their journey?

• It runs out of gas

• It is destroyed by bombs

• It is stolen

• They sell it for money

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Explain how the theme of sacrifice is shown through Isabel’s actions in these chapters.

• She refuses to help her family

• She gives up her trumpet to help her family escape

• She hides from danger

• She ignores her family’s needs

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Describe the significance of the storm that the characters face at sea.

• It delays their journey but brings them closer together

• It causes them to turn back to Cuba

• It makes them lose all their supplies

• It has no effect on their journey

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Mahmoud’s decision to help another refugee family reflect the theme of empathy?

• He ignores their needs

• He shares his food and water with them

• He competes with them for resources

• He leaves them behind

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does Josef’s willingness to take responsibility for his family show about his character?

• He is selfish

• He is brave and mature

• He is careless

• He is afraid

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3