Josef
Where was Josef trying to flee to?
Cuba
Name two things that Isabel loved.
Her trumpet, her kitten and her family
What country does Mahmoud's family start in?
Syria
What the definition of pandemonium?
chaos; wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Who is the author of the book?
Alan Gratz
What were the names of Josef's family members?
Aaron, Rachel, Ruthie
Who is Isabel's best friend?
Ivan
What is Mahmoud's brother's name?
Waleed
What is the definition of squalid?
very dirty and unpleasant
What is the definition of a refugee?
Someone who is forced to leave their home due to violence or persecution.
What is Josef's family's last name?
Landau
What "thing" is Isabel trying to understand or find throughout her story?
Clave
Describe a theme present throughout Mahmoud's story.
Being invisible. Being brave and strong for your family.
What does "berating" mean?
Syria, Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, Hungary, Austria, Germany
Why is Josef's father so suspicious and nervous on the ship?
He has already been held captive by Nazis and is traumatized from the experience.
Where do Isabel, her family, and the Castillos end up when a storm blows them off course?
The Bahamas
What tragedy happens to Mahmoud's family while fleeing?
Their raft capsizes and they have to give up Hana.
What does "bristled" mean?
To get rigid with anger or fear
Name 3 major events that can cause people to become refugees.
War, political unrest, persecution, natural disasters
What does Josef do to calm his father down to pass the medical examination in Cuba?
He tells his father that the examiners are Nazis in disguise and slaps him across the face.
Explain how Isabel's story overlaps with another character's story from Refugee.
Isabel's grandfather (Lito) was the Cuban police officer who saved Josef's father's life when he jumped off the ship.
Describe Mahmoud's father's mechanism for coping with the stress of their dangerous journey.
He makes jokes to try to lighten the mood.
What does "lenient" mean?
not harsh, severe or strict
What are the names of the two girls Josef played with on the St. Louis?
Evelyn and Renata