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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 141-215.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mahmoud and his family finally reach Greece, no one is celebrating and Mahmoud says he knows why. What reason does Mahmoud give for the refugees' lack of celebration?
(a) They know that the most dangerous leg of the trip is still to come.
(b) Too many of them had lost loved ones in the sea on the way over.
(c) They have heard that Greece has decided to return all Syrian refugees to Syria.
(d) They are too tired to do much of anything.

2. To whom does Mahmoud give the deceased man's life jacket?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

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

4. Who suggests that two of the boat's passengers get into the water and hang onto the boat in order to reduce the risk of capsizing?
(a) Papi.
(b) Lito.
(c) Mami.
(d) Isabel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isabel give the fisherman in return for gasoline to power Ivan's family's boat?

2. What item falls out of Josef's pocket and is stomped on by a member of the Hitler Youth?

3. What is the name of the man who saves Josef's father and is later celebrated for his heroism at a reception on the ship?

4. What extra danger does the rescuer of Josef's father face during his dive into the ocean, where Josef's father flounders?

5. What type of Jewish ceremony do the people on Josef's ship hold during the journey?

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