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- 1. Multiple Choice
How would you describe Joesef's mother's transformation by the end of chapter 40?
She changes from mournful to nonchalant (carefree).
She changes from extremely happy to hopeful.
She changes from angry to regretful.
She changes from happy to angry.
- 2. Multiple Choice
When Josef asks his mother why she's dancing after hearing the terrible news that the U.S. has also refused them, she replies, "You can live life as a ghost, waiting for death to come, or you can dance."
What does she mean by these words?
She means it's better to make the most of the time you have here, even if you are frightened or unsure where the future will lead you.
She means you should learn from your past and let its lessons dictate your future.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does the following event impact Josef's life on the ship?
Cause: Josef is given a tour below the deck of the ship.
Effect: _______________________________________
Now Pozner wants Josef to help in a revolt because he can now show the hijackers how to get down there and take over.
He now knows how the ship works and how to get the ship turned around. He realizes he can do this on his own.
Now they can all hide below deck until the U.S. will start accepting refugees.
Now his mother and Ruthie will have a place to hide when they arrive in Europe.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does Isabel do when the engine on their boat stops working?
She quickly tries to knock it off the boat. Then, Amara starts to help her.
She encourages them all to jump in and swim to shore.
She takes her mother's baby and begins swimming for shore.
She puts her hands up and surrenders to the coast guard.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Read the passage and identify the type of figurative language being used.
It slipped into the water with a slurp and dropped like a stone, and the back end of the boat shot back up out of the water, the weight of the engine no longer dragging it down.
Simile-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.
Hyperbole-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.
Personification-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.
Metaphor-It helps us sense how heavy the engine was as it slips into the ocean and sinks.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Analyze the Quote: "Well, I'm definitely giving that driver a bad review on TripAdvisor."
What can you infer about Mahmoud's father when he says this?
He is able to keep a sense of humor even during the worst circumstances. This is how he helps his family through terrible situations.
He wants to be a comedian. He is very funny and will pursue this dream once he becomes a citizen in another country.
He is terrified because he was just held at gunpoint and he wants to share his fear with his family.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an obstacle Mahmoud's family discovers when they reach Horgos?
The Hungarian border has a fence. They will not let refugees in, even just to pass through.
The Hungarian border will only let women and children through. Mahmoud's father will have to find another way.
The Hungarian border is full of police who are arresting all of the refugees, and then sending them back to Syria.
They are unable to cross because they have not been vaccinated. Now, they must await a doctor.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What do Josef's adn Mahmoud's story have in common?
Josef: The passengers on the ship plot a mutiny. They want to take over the boat.
Mahmoud: They swarm the Hungarian border to try to cross, even though they're not allowed.
Josef: Josef's father has fallen ill due to post traumatic stress from surviving a concentration camp.
Mahmoud: Mahmoud's father is showing signs of post traumatic stress after he is held at gunpoint.
Josef: Josef has taken over as the head of his family.
Mahmoud: Mahmoud has taken over as head of his family.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Make an inference: Read the passage where Captain Schroeder speaks to the mutineers:
"I promise you men," he said quietly, his voice almost a whisper, "I promis you on my honor as a sea captain that I will do everything possible to land you in England. I will run the ship around there if I must. Bu you must stand down and promise me no further trouble."
Make an inference why Captain Schroeder speaks in a "quiet" voice?
He's sincere and wants to get their attention and win them over.
He is angry and wants to get his point across.
He is annoyed with the angry crowd and wants them to know it.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Author’s Tone and Word Choice
“A soldier whacked him in the back with his nightstick, and Mahmoud’s father collapsed to the ground. ‘We don’t want your filth here, either!’ The guard yelled in Arabic. ‘You're all parasites!’ He kicked Mahmood's father in the back, and another soldier hi Mahmoud’s father again and again with his stick.”
What tone do the words in this passage communicate?
harshness and hostility
jealousy and greed
happiness and hope
joy and glory
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does do they get Isabel's mother to shore after she has her baby aboard the boat?
They all get out and swim toward the shore. Then, they all work together to pull the boat to shore.
Another boat comes up behind theirs and pushes them to shore.
The coast guard tows them to the shore.
The tourists on the beach see them and pull them to the beach.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How do events shift from positive to negative once Josef's family settles in Le Mans?
Josef's mother gets a job, but Josef is put into the first grade at his school. Also, Germany invades France, so they are on the run again.
Josef's mother gets a job and Josef is allowed to go to school again. Germany invades France, but they are able to hide.
Josef and Ruthie get jobs in the city and they are finally able to star their lives over again.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the importance of hte word "manana"?
Lito confesses that he was policeman in Cuba when he was younger and used that word when he guarded the M.S. St. Louis, the ship Josef was on. He feels terribel tha the didn't try to help the Jews, but instead turned them away.
This is the word used throughout the book. It means yesterday. They all use this word to describe what has happened to them and how they have survived the morst terrifying events.
This the is the word Mahmoud's family continues to hear throughout their journey to freedom. They are told "manana" every time they move to a new country.
- 14. Multiple Choice
"The Hungarian soldiers stood at on end of the room, tossing sandwiches into the crowd like zookeepers throwing food to the animals in a cage, and Mahmoud and his family didn't know enough to rush the tables to catch their lunch"
What type of figurative language is being used?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
- 15. Multiple Choice
Read the passage: "He was playing with them. This was another game, like a cat playing with a mouse before he ate it."
What can you infer about the Nazi's in this part of the novel?
They are not all bad. They offered to let Josef's mother choose who they would set free.
They are extremely cruel and took pleasure in torturing Josef's mother and his family.
They are generous, espcially when they offer to let Josef's mother choose who she will set free.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Mood is the overall feeling you get when you read a text. What is the mood at the end of Isabel's chapter (when they make it to shore).
Regret and Anger
Dark and Ominous
Relief and Accomplishment
Sadness and Sorrow
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does Mahmoud notice about the Austrian border that is different from all the other borders they have tried to cross?
There is no fence or wall, just a sign with the country's name on it.
There is an extra long fence with barbed wired at the top.
The country is lined with border patrol while the others were not.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Mahmoud's father responds to the question: "Are you seeking asylum in Germany?" with, "Yes. A thousand times, yes." What can you infer about his father in this moment?
He is overjoyed to finally hear this question after going through so much to make it to Germany.
He is happy, but does not trust the Austrians just yet.
He is tired because they had to walk a long way just to get to Germany.
He is still showing his sense of humor, even after all they have been through.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a theme that all of the stories have in common?
Remain hopeful, even through the toughest of times.
Treat others the way they treat you.
It is difficult to help people through the obstacles they face.
Always search for help when you are struggling.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does not demonstrate the new life Isabel and her boatmates find in Miami?
Isabel gets a trumpet.
Papi is now a taxi driver.
They find an apartment
Mami returns to Cuba.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a metaphor Isabel uses to describe her new life in America?
"She stood with a trumpet in hand-a gift from Uncle Guillermo, Lito's brother."
"Isabel had practiced for weeks for this moment. At first she couldn't decide what song to play, but then, while watching a baseball game with her father, she had figured it out."
The song of her leaving Cuba to find a new home was over. Today it was time to start a new song.
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the connection between Josef and Mahmoud's story?
Josef sacrifices himself to save his sister, Ruthie when the Nazis told his mother she had to choose which child to save, later in the story, Mahmoud's family is sent to stay with a host family of ederly Jews. The old woman turns out to be Ruthie.
Mahmoud later meets Ruthie in Germany. They end up marrying and having three children. Mahmoud never gave up on finding his baby sister, Hana.
Josef and Mahmoud meet in Germany. They are both sent to a concentration camp where they lived out the rest of their lives. Both died in a concentration camp two years after their arrival.
- 23. Multiple Choice
He exerted a lot of energy when he ran up and down the court.
What is the meaning of the word exert?
put to use
without an occupant
give away
suffer from
- 24. Multiple Choice
The home was left vacant.
What does the word vacant mean?
Without an occupant or empty
to enter into
open for business
lacking in nice things
- 25. Multiple Choice
They sent their condolences when her mother passed away.
Which of the following decribes someone sending their condolences?
They sent a card which expressed their sympathy and kind words about her mother.
They sent a box of food with dinner and dessert. It was delicious.
They sent their delivery box to her house, so it wouldn't be picked up by a passerby.
They sent a card, cake, and balloons to celebrate.
- 26. Multiple Choice
When the student was written a citation, he acted oblivious to the rule.
The student acted...
unaware of the rule.
angry about the rule.
happy about the rule.
open to the rule.
- 27. Multiple Choice
She was absolutely elated when she found out that her favorite childhood friend was moving back to town.
She was...
overjoyed
extremely sad
angry
outraged
- 28. Multiple Choice
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
grim
outrageous
long-lasting
hopeful
- 29. Multiple Choice
deeply agitated especially from emotion
distraught
exhausted
sympathetic
elated
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would cause someone to be frantic?
Forgetting your Chromebook on the bus, on the day of a big test.
Finally going to the movies to see a movie that you have been waiting a long time to see.
Opening your locker and finding your wallet after you thought you lost it.
The last day of school and all of your finals are done!
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