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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Josef's father's profession at the start of the novel?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Tailor.

2. What item does Josef's little sister Ruthie carry with her at all times?
(a) Her teddy bear.
(b) Her stuffed rabbit.
(c) Her blanket.
(d) Her stuffed turtle.

3. When Isabel pleads with Lito not to turn back for Cuba, what reason does she cite above all others?
(a) That her grandfather will be arrested.
(b) That Ivan will be arrested.
(c) That they will all be arrested.
(d) That her father will be arrested.

4. The Nazis who storm Josef's family's home are never depicted directly by the author. Instead, what word is used to refer to them throughout the scene?
(a) Shadows.
(b) Zombies.
(c) Mummies.
(d) Robots.

5. The third major character focused upon within the novel's narrative is Mahmoud, a boy living in Syria. What year is it when the reader first joins Mahmoud?
(a) 2015.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1994.
(d) 2001.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to avail themselves of the smuggler's help, Mahmoud and his family must first make it to what city on the coast of Turkey?

2. Josef's family is traveling on a train in order to get on a ship headed for what country?

3. When Ivan says that one thing he wants to do in America is watch American television, what show does he cite?

4. Ivan's favorite team, The Industriales, is what type of team?

5. What does Ivan want to be when he grows up?

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