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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 216-269.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Isabel and her family finally reach land and believe they have reached Florida, where have they landed instead?
(a) The Bahamas.
(b) Turks and Caicos.
(c) The Dominican Republic.
(d) Puerto Rico.

2. To what type of structure does the boy lead Mahmoud and his family?
(a) To a bus depot.
(b) To a library.
(c) To an abandoned shopping mall.
(d) To an abandoned hospital.

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

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

5. When Isabel pleads with Lito not to turn back for Cuba, what reason does she cite above all others?
(a) That they will all be arrested.
(b) That her father will be arrested.
(c) That Ivan will be arrested.
(d) That her grandfather will be arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Isabel's boat journey, her grandfather Lito tells her that she does have family in what part of the world?

2. 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?

3. Prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, most farms in Cuba had been what type of farms?

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

5. How long does it take Josef's ship to sail from Havana to within viewing distance of Miami?

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