Josef's Family in 1938 Berlin

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What action did the boys take while Isabel played her trumpet?

They approached Isabel to give her pesos.
They took turns diving into the sea. (correct)
They sang along with the music.
They clapped and tapped their feet.

Which of these activities occur at the Malecón?

Standing in line for food
Taking pictures in the sea
Playing the trumpet for pesos (correct)
Building a boat in a shed

What does Isabel offer to tourists at the Malecón?

Her trumpet skills (correct)
A boat ride
Food rations
A tour of her neighborhood

What does Isabel mean when she says, "It seemed all of Havana was on display?"

There were many people and activities to see. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sea in the story?

The sea is a symbol of freedom and escape. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way for people at the Malecón to express themselves?

Playing instruments (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT mentioned as being present at the Malecón?

Food rations booths (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Isabel notice was damaged in the commotion?

The boat's hull (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Isabel experience while the boat was moving?

She felt fear and uncertainty as they sailed away from everything she knew (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the content provided, what is the most notable characteristic of the sea?

Its vastness and untamed nature (D) Signup and view all the answers

What detail about the sea is most emphasized in this passage?

The sea's vastness and dangerous power (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'ninety miles they still had to go' suggest about the journey?

The distance symbolizes the vastness and uncertainty of their journey (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the mention of the "gunshot hole in the side of the boat" emphasize about the sea journey?

The dangers and risks associated with fleeing by sea (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason the author included the mention of the "water pouring in from the gunshot hole in the side of the boat"?

To create a sense of urgency and danger for the characters (B) Signup and view all the answers

In this passage, what is the most significant function of the sea?

It symbolizes the uncertainty and potential for danger that the characters encounter on their journey (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key detail about the St. Louis that shows its voyage was a reprieve from the terrors of Germany?

All the passengers on the ship were Jewish, and they were all going to Cuba to escape the Nazis. (A), The crew of the ship didn't wear their Jewish armbands, and there were no Js above any of the passenger compartments. (B), The crew of the ship was very kind to Josef and his family, despite his father's warnings that all Germans were out to get them. (C), The ship had a swimming pool that would be filled with seawater once they hit the Gulf Stream. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What specific detail about the ship's environment contributes to the sense of peaceful escape from oppression?

The ship offered delicious meals in a dining room laid out with white linen tablecloths, crystal glasses, and shining silverware. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the detail about the swimming pool further emphasize the St. Louis's role as a refuge?

It symbolizes the hope for a new beginning and a life free from persecution. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author emphasize that the crew was being kind to Josef and his family despite his father's warnings?

To contrast the kindness of the crew with the hostility that Josef and his family had faced in Germany. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the voyage emphasizes the passenger's desire for a new life?

The ship's journey to Cuba. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific detail about the sea is mentioned in the passage, as a symbol of the hope for a better future?

The Gulf Stream. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the author's description of the swimming pool contribute to the overall theme of the journey?

The pool symbolizes the possibility of a safe and joyful future for the passengers of the St. Louis, even though the future is uncertain. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What imagery regarding the sea adds to the theme of the journey? Select all that apply.

The sea is a symbol of hope and possibilities. (C), The ship's swimming pool. (D), The warm Gulf Stream. (E), The ship's journey to Cuba. (F), The sea is a vast expanse. (G) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Iván and Isabel's Boat

A boat being built secretly to escape Cuba to the U.S.

Fidel Castro

The leader of Cuba who restricted emigration.