Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Isabel and Josef's Stories

What theme is reinforced when Isabel keeps playing music in her head even without her trumpet?

• Music and hope can survive even in hardship

• Music is more important than family

• Music makes her forget the journey

• Music is only for celebrations

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Part A- What central theme is developed through Josef’s story on the ship?

• The importance of friendship

• Children must sometimes take on adult responsibilities

• The joy of traveling the world

• Money solves all problems

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Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. “Josef wished he could go home and be a boy again.”

• B. “Josef had to remind himself to be the man of the family.”

• C. “Josef laughed with Ruthie on the deck of the ship.”

• D. “Josef stared at the ocean, counting waves.”

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What does the word desperate in Isabel’s chapters most likely mean when describing her family’s situation?

• A. Cheerful and excited

• B. Needing something urgently

• C. Relaxed and patient

• D. Confused but hopeful

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Which detail from Isabel’s story best shows her family’s desperation?

• Isabel trades her trumpet for gasoline.

• Isabel talks to her best friend Iván about baseball.

• Isabel thinks about music while drifting at sea.

• Isabel listens to her grandfather’s jokes.

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How does the storm scene in Isabel’s story contribute to the plot?

• It provides a peaceful break for the characters.

• It increases the danger and shows the challenges of escaping.

• It allows Isabel to practice playing her trumpet.

• It introduces a new character to the boat.

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Which sentence from the text best describes the strom scene?

• The waves rose higher and higher, crashing into the small boat.

• The sky was clear, and Isabel felt at peace.

• The captain called everyone to dinner.”

• Isabel closed her eyes and dreamed of music.

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In Mahmoud’s chapters, what does the word chaos suggest about the refugees’ situation?

• It is organized and calm.

• It is confusing, dangerous, and out of control.

• It is cheerful and exciting.

• It is peaceful and relaxing.

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Part B: Which line from the text shows chaos?

• A. “People pushed and shouted, scrambling to stay together.”

• B. “The family sat quietly and watched the stars.”

• C. “The children laughed and played by the water.”

• D. “Mahmoud listened to the gentle sound of the waves.”

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Part A: Which sentence best summarizes the first half of Refugee?

• A. Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud all find safety quickly and happily.

• B. Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud each face increasing danger as they escape, showing courage, sacrifice, and loss.

• C. Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud all decide to stay in their home countries.

• D. Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud all win prizes for traveling.

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