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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Mahmoud's father directions that will keep the family away from major sites of fighting?
(a) Missionaries.
(b) Nuns.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Priests.

2. 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) Mummies.
(b) Robots.
(c) Shadows.
(d) Zombies.

3. 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) An hour's journey away.
(b) North Cuba.
(c) North Latin America.
(d) South Canada.

4. What words are painted underneath the portrait painted on the bottom of Isabel's boat?
(a) Never say die.
(b) Fight against the impossible and win.
(c) Seek sanctuary.
(d) Cuba Libre.

5. When Mahmoud and his family are waiting in line to gain admission to Turkey, Mahmoud notices that none of the Syrian children are crying or performing what other action?
(a) Talking.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Playing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mahmoud's family arrives in the refugee camp in Turkey, Mahmoud's father reveals that he has found a smuggler who can get family from Turkey to what country?

2. When Shabbos arrives, the bulletin board on Josef's ship announces that the social hall will be converted into a what?

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

4. The horrific historical event called Kristallnacht means what in the English language?

5. When a boy offers to show Mahmoud and his family somewhere they can sleep, how much money does he charge them for the information?

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