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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In response to Lito's claim that Isabel is giving up her Cuban identity by leaving, Isabel's mother tells him that "Miami is just" (102) what?
(a) North Cuba.
(b) An hour's journey away.
(c) South Canada.
(d) North Latin America.

2. What item falls out of Josef's pocket and is stomped on by a member of the Hitler Youth?
(a) His photograph of his grandfather.
(b) His glasses.
(c) His yarmulke.
(d) His armband.

3. The horrific historical event called Kristallnacht means what in the English language?
(a) The night of pointy reckonings.
(b) The night of broken glass.
(c) The night of reverence.
(d) The night of hopelessness.

4. For what transgression do the Nazis say they are taking Josef's father into "protective custody" (3)?
(a) For practicing law as a Jewish man.
(b) For practicing medicine as a Jewish man.
(c) For writing a newspaper article about the Nazis' violence.
(d) For continuing to run his tailoring business as a Jewish man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mahmoud's family receives the name of a nearby hotel that "accepts Syrians" (105), why do they not stay there?

2. When Señor Castillo asks Isabel's father what he wants to do when he gets to America, what is Isabel's father's reply?

3. To what concentration camp is Josef's father sent whee he is taken into "protective custody" (3)?

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

5. When the narrative rejoins Josef in 1939, each member of the family is now wearing what item?

(see the answer key)

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