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WWII Era: Life on the St. Louis

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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?

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?

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?

The Malecón, Havana's famous seaside avenue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the mood of the stewards during the party?

Smiling and understanding, but not really empathetic (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the ship St. Louis anchor kilometers out from the shore of Cuba?

For the medical quarantine procedure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Schroeder swear an oath about?

That none of the passengers was insane, a criminal, or had a contagious disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why was Papa afraid of the medical examination?

He was traumatized by his experiences at Dachau (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Cuban doctor's visit to the ship?

To examine each passenger for contagious diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Josef's father's main concern about the medical examination?

That he would be judged as mentally unstable (D) Signup and view all the answers

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