Setting
Plot
Theme
Characters
Characters 2
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Our story begins in Germany with the Landau's home broken into on Kristalnacht. Why was the Landau's home broken into? 

Because they are Jewish. 

100

When the Landau's arrive on the ship. Josef is surprised to find that most of the crew on the ship...

Treat the Jews well. 

100

How do most German Citizens treat Josef's family in general?

They ignore them.

100

Josef's father spent 6 months in a concentration camp. How would you describe him after his time in the camp.

PTSD, No longer the man he once was. 

100

What is Ruthie's favorite toy? 

A stuffed rabbit

200

The name of the ship Josef's family will sail on is called the...

What is the St. Louis
200

Why did Josef's father go to Professor Weiler's funeral. 

To pay his respects because he saw too many men die without the proper respects. 

200

Josef's bar mitzvah changed him in what ways? 

He officially became a man. It made him realize he must get his family to safety. He doesn't want to play games with his the other children anymore. 

200

When Josef's mother "wrapped his father in a hug" Josef said that "he felt his heart lift." What does that mean? 

He felt happiness. 

200

How does Ruthie act on the ship? 

Like a kid, carefree. 

300

Where are Josef and his family trying to seek refuge? 

Cuba

300

Why does Josef rip his shirt collar when the ship leaves Cuba? 

It is a Jewish symbol of respect that signifies someone is dead. It symbolizes that his father is dead to him. 

300

What did the scene where Josef visits the lower deck represent? 

The real world is still out there. It is more like real life. 

300

Who saved Josef's father after he jumped off of the ship? 

The Cuban police officer - Mariano Padron

300

Who is Schiendeck? 

A loyal Nazi who is a crew member on the ship. 

400

When it is finally the Landau's turn to get off of the ship, what country do they arrive in? 

France.

400

Why did the other men on the ship ask Josef to mutiny and why did he agree to it? 

He knew the ship because of the guided tour he went on and he knows that he has to do whatever he can to keep his mom and Ruthie out of a concentration camp. 

400

Why is Josef's cabin on the ship searched? 

Payback
400

Who is Josef named after? 

An uncle who died in The Great War.

400

Who are the only two allowed to go to Cuba? 

Renata and Evelyne

500

When the ship leaves Cuba, where does Captain Schroeder try to negotiate for the Refugees to be taken first? 

The United States, but they said no. 

500

What does Josef's mother hide in Ruthie's coat? 

Diamond Earrings 

500

How does Josef's story end? 

He gives his life for his sister. 

500

Describe Josef. 

Man of the house. Determined to save his family. 

500

What was Aaron Landau's profession before being taken to the concentration camp? 

Attorney