Josef
Why was his father paranoid and insane?
He was in a concentration camp
Where did Mahmoud and his family leave from
Allepo
What did she sell to the old man for gas
Her trumpet
Capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
Derogatory
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
What was the name of his younger sister
Ruth
What was Mahmoud and his family trying to get to
Germany
What team was on Ivans hat
Industriales
Admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly.
advise or urge (someone) earnestly.
warn (someone) of something to be avoided.
Respite
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.).
What hard desicion did Josef make at the end of his story
Chose himself instead of his sister to go to the concentration camp and DIED
Why did they have to leave
Because of a civil war
Why did Ivan die
Attacked by sharks
Devious
showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
(of a route or journey) longer and less direct than the most straightforward way.
ungainly
(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy.
Where did they attempt to get to on the MS St. Louise
Cuba
What happened on the dinghy
It hit a rock and sunk, eventually seperating Walled and Mahmouds father, Mahmoud and his mother, and Hana
What did they name Isabels new brother named after
Papi
Industrious
diligent and hard-working.
Indifferent
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
neither good nor bad; mediocre.
Manana
What did Mahmoud have to do to escape the camp
Had to stop being invisible
What painting was constantly mentioned in the book
The painting of Cubas leader
Abate
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
cause to become smaller or less intense
lessen, reduce, or remove (especially a nuisance).
illustrious
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.