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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 shared characteristic had bonded the Soviet Union to Cuba prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
(a) Egalitarianism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Democracy.

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

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

4. Who takes on the role of being "in charge of the boat" (81) on which Isabel and her family are traveling?
(a) Luis.
(b) Señor Castillo.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Lito.

5. Whose face is featured prominently on the floor of Isabel's boat?
(a) Joseph Stalin.
(b) Fidel Castro.
(c) Pablo Escobar.
(d) Che Guevara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Josef buy when he sneaks into the dining car?

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

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

4. In what year does the telling of Josef's narrative begin?

5. Who gives Mahmoud's father directions that will keep the family away from major sites of fighting?

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