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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 regretting the family's decision to leave Cuba, Lito says that "The US has no" (101) what?
(a) Rules.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Heart.
(d) Soul.

2. When Josef's ship slows down, causing his father to think that the ship is being turned around, what is the true cause of the change in speed?
(a) An approaching storm.
(b) A man who has been reported missing.
(c) A funeral at sea.
(d) An approaching tanker.

3. Ivan's favorite team, The Industriales, is what type of team?
(a) A lacrosse team.
(b) A soccer team.
(c) A basketball team.
(d) A baseball team.

4. How many Jewish men must gather to form a minyan in order to comply with Jewish law in the holding of a bar mitzvah?
(a) At least 22.
(b) At least 10.
(c) At least 5.
(d) At least 7.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What item does Josef's little sister Ruthie carry with her at all times?

3. Who does not attend Josef's bar mitzvah, much to Josef's dismay?

4. What words are painted underneath the portrait painted on the bottom of Isabel's boat?

5. On what condition is Josef's father released?

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