Refugee
Isabel
Josef
Mahmoud
Refugee 2
Theme/Confluct
100

What is the correct definition of a REFUGEE?

A person who flees their country due to danger like a war or famine.

100

Isabel is from what country?

Cuba

100

Josef is trying to get to the Cuba from where?

Germany

100

Where was Mahmoud's family trying to get to?

Germany

100

What happened to France shortly after Josef and his family moved there?

The germans invaded france and France surrendered

100

How does the theme of hope manifest in Mahmoud's Story

By his determination to find a safe place for his family

200

What happened to Isabel's Grandfather at the end of the book?

He distracted the Coast guard by jumping into the water and then got sent back to cuba

200

What year did Isabel's story take place?

1994

200

What year did Josef's story take place?

1939

200

What year did Mahmoud's story take place?

2015

200

How many different perspectives is the story told in?

three

200

How does the novel explore the theme of resilience?

Through the character's ability to overcome the obstacles and adversities they face.

300

In Josef's story he is caught by who on the train when he leaves the Jewish train car?

Hitler Youth

300

Isabel traded what for gasoline?

Her trumpet and a cat

300

What reason did Josef AND Isabel have to leave their countries?

Hitler Wanted Jews gone and they were being put in concentration camps. Isabel's family was starving and people were very poor.

300

Who was given up in Mahmoud's story?

Hana

300

Josef's mother his what item in the lining of Ruthie's coat?

diamond earrings

300

DAILY DOUBLE


What motivates Josef to take leadership roles and make difficult decisions for his family?

His Father's inability to lead because of his mental health

400

Isabel, one of the protagonists in the story, is trying to get to the United States from where?

Cuba

400

How many days was Isabel on the boat to Miami?

5 days

400

Where did Josef end up going after he sacrificed himself to save Ruthie?

A concentration camp

400

Why did Mahmoud's family have to leave their home?

There was a war going on and it got bombed.

400

What word means: 6 pointed figure that represents jewish faith?

Star of David

400

Daily Double


What is the significance of Mahmoud's invisibility in the novel?

It symbolizes the global ignorance and lack of compassion from people of other countries  during this crisis.

500

What is a sanctuary?

a place of protection

500

How does Ivan die?

He bleeds out from being bitten by a shark.

500

Where did Josef's family end up after being turned away from so many countries?

France

500

In what part of the world is Syria located?

The Middle East

500

Who is the Author?

Alan Gratz

500

How does the novel "Refugee" resolve the conflict of the characters' journey to safety?

The Author left the ending Open-ended. The reader has to make inferences.

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