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What was the atmosphere like during the party on the St. Louis?
What was the atmosphere like during the party on the St. Louis?
- Tense and anxious about the future
- Bitter and resentful towards the ship's crew
- Somber and melancholic
- Wildly relieved as if they were dancing away all the stress of leaving Germany (correct)
What was Josef's initial feeling about Cuba?
What was Josef's initial feeling about Cuba?
- Indifference and apathy
- Nervousness and fear of the unknown (correct)
- Anger and resentment
- Excitement and curiosity
What was the reaction of Josef's father to the party?
What was the reaction of Josef's father to the party?
- He was angry, yelling at the other passengers to quiet down
- He was the life of the party, dancing with the other passengers
- He was neutral, not really paying attention to the party
- He was skeptical, thinking it was a Nazi trick (correct)
What did Josef see when he ran to the window in the morning?
What did Josef see when he ran to the window in the morning?
What was the mood of the stewards during the party?
What was the mood of the stewards during the party?
Why did the ship St. Louis anchor kilometers out from the shore of Cuba?
Why did the ship St. Louis anchor kilometers out from the shore of Cuba?
What did Captain Schroeder swear an oath about?
What did Captain Schroeder swear an oath about?
Why was Papa afraid of the medical examination?
Why was Papa afraid of the medical examination?
What was the purpose of the Cuban doctor's visit to the ship?
What was the purpose of the Cuban doctor's visit to the ship?
What was Josef's father's main concern about the medical examination?
What was Josef's father's main concern about the medical examination?