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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 does Mahmoud buy for his brother Waleed in one of the shops at the refugee camp in Turkey?
(a) A stuffed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
(b) A stuffed zebra.
(c) A stuffed Teletubby.
(d) A stuffed teddy bear.

2. 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) 2001.
(b) 1994.
(c) 2015.
(d) 1981.

3. 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 prisoner number placard.
(c) A Star of David armband.
(d) A red jacket.

4. Isabel's grandfather Lito makes her angry on the boat by telling her that her father is a what?
(a) A thief.
(b) A deadbeat.
(c) A liar.
(d) A fool.

5. When Shabbos arrives, the bulletin board on Josef's ship announces that the social hall will be converted into a what?
(a) A dance floor.
(b) A synagogue.
(c) A medical clinic.
(d) A reception hall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Isabel's father give for forbidding anyone to strike a match even though their boat is about to be hit by a tanker?

3. 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?

4. What is the name of the ship Josef's family's boards?

5. Isabel's best friend Ivan is also her what?

(see the answer key)

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