Refugee Chapters 1-27 Study Guide

He despises Jewish people and implies it's time for you to go back to the concentration camp.

Josef struggles with lying to his dad to keep him safe, fearing that the truth would scare him. He is at fault for trying to protect his dad with a lie.

Isabel's flashback about her grandmother drowning reveals her fear of losing another loved one, as she almost lost Senor Castillo.

<p>Isabel describes her life as a symphony, with each note representing different experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the kids live under dictators: Josef lives in Nazi Germany and he is a Jew, Isabel lives in Castro's Cuba and fears her father may be imprisoned, and Mahmoud lives in Bashir Al-Assad's Syria during a war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Nazis against the Jews; Man vs. Society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isabel's father could be arrested, and the Fernandez family wants to leave to stay together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mahmoud's country is at war with its leader and terrorists; Man vs. Society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are building a boat, which foreshadows their attempt to escape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People riot because they think something is wrong, want freedom, or need something their country lacks. I do not agree with rioters unless it is an essential issue, like running out of food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mahmoud becomes invisible around people; Waleed acts like a zombie; their mother takes care of her children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Hitler Youth told Josef not to take his armband off again, possibly motivated by a desire to uphold Nazi rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Nazis worked Aaron too hard; he was constantly worried and scared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pros of leaving: better life and jobs; cons: possible dangers at sea and being caught.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests the government does not care and that people feel helpless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All characters are escaping their homes for better places to live.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cheerful and happy, as they don't have to worry about being caught.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She may have stayed to protect them, or she might have been caught or died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are no Nazis on the ship, and the sailors believe in treating everyone equally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They feel happy yet worried about being caught.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflicts include getting caught by police or encountering a shark.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They had no choice due to fear of being killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People fight for what they believe in, to avenge others, or due to dissatisfaction with their government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Themes of responsibility, cheerfulness, and man's role in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reaction was bad; the crew member respected Hitler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He overhears that not all passengers may reach Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They hope for freedom, better living conditions, and the chance to live a happy life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mood is happy with light-hearted interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He feels safer being invisible and avoids being bullied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They might feel unsure about the newcomers and their capacity to fit in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He sees workers singing Nazi songs and is called a 'Jewish rat' by a crew member.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It symbolizes German unity and hatred towards Jews for the crew, while for Josef, it represents helplessness and anger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lito wanted to stay because Cuba was his home and culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clave is the hidden heartbeat of Cuban music, important to Isabel for cultural identity and to Lito for family connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waleed is shown having fun; now he is distant and unhappy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All three characters are leaving their homes for better places and facing obstacles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He cites German law as a reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His actions show he was mistreated and deeply affected by the traumas he faced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I have less sympathy for him due to his actions during Josef's important life events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the death of her grandmother and life-threatening situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The flashback of her grandmother drowning motivates her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>His main conflict is character vs self, as he struggles with fear and trauma from the Nazis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I think they are wrong because he disrespects his father out of frustration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The setting interacts with characters, like creating danger near the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A storm is approaching as indicated by a red horizon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, as they are facing dire consequences if they don't escape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They face rough waters, which could lead to falling out of the boat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are allowed to dock, while Josef's ship is denied entry.</p> Signup and view all the answers