Josef
Evelyn and Renata are able to
Leave the ship
Isabel didn't want Ivan to be buried at sea because
He did not like being alone
The first taxi driver that offered Mahmoud's family a ride
Was trustworthy
the lower part of a ship that partially
floats above the waterline
Hull
Captain Schroeder promises that he will try to
land in England
Captain Schroeder will steer the ship (Ch 37)
Toward the US
Isabel saves the boat with the help of
Amara
Mahmoud felt like crying because
He was so tired
completely unaware
Oblivious
a feeling of great happiness
elation
Josef's mother spends most of her time
at the dance hall
Isabel's chapter ends when the Coast Guard ship
comes up behind them
Mahmoud's father says, "We'll pay! We'll pay!" to
a taxi driver
Able to be heard
Audible
to apply strong effort
Exert
A passenger named Pozner asks Josef
to show him the bridge area
What is the name of the immigration policy for Cubans fleeing to America
Wet foot, dry foot
Mahmoud's family wants to cross into Hungary
so they can pass through it
empty; unoccupied
Vacant
Quickly-made as a substitute
Makeshift
The mutineers, including Josef, number
10
What happens to Mami?
She starts laboring, the baby is on the way
At the processing center, Mahmoud's father
says negative things about Hungary
a rushing crowd of people or animals
stampede
In a watchful manner
warily