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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 73-140.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mahmoud and his family are waiting in line to gain admission to Turkey, Mahmoud notices that none of the Syrian children are crying or performing what other action?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Talking.
(c) Playing.
(d) Eating.

2. What are piropos?
(a) Beaches.
(b) Flirtatious compliments Cuban men say to women on the street.
(c) Coats.
(d) Fried dough pockets filled with meat.

3. When the narrative rejoins Josef in 1939, each member of the family is now wearing what item?
(a) A red jacket.
(b) A Star of David armband.
(c) A Star of David tattoo.
(d) A prisoner number placard.

4. What does Ivan want to be when he grows up?
(a) A professional soccer player.
(b) A marine biologist.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A professional baseball player.

5. During Isabel's boat journey, her grandfather Lito tells her that she does have family in what part of the world?
(a) Miami.
(b) Argentina.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mahmoud and his family meet the smuggler at the designated meeting point, when does he say the boat will leave?

2. In what year does Isabel's narrative from Havana, Cuba begin?

3. What is NOT among Fidel Castro's oft-repeated list of the three greatest achievements of the Cuban Revolution?

4. What item falls out of Josef's pocket and is stomped on by a member of the Hitler Youth?

5. What type of Jewish ceremony do the people on Josef's ship hold during the journey?

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