1) What prompts Josef’s father to jump into the water? a) He wants to escape the ship and swim to shore. b) He is trying to retrieve a dropped item. c) He is overwhelmed by the fear of being sent back to Germany. d) He wants to show his bravery to his family. 2) What is the response of the crew when they notice Josef's father in the water? a) A) They ignore him and continue their duties. b) They send out a lifeboat to rescue him. c) They reprimand Josef’s family for causing trouble. d) hey signal to nearby ships for assistance. 3) What does Josef's father's act of jumping into the water symbolize in the context of their refugee journey? a) His complete loss of hope and the psychological trauma he has endured. b) His desire to swim to freedom and start a new life. c) His attempt to draw attention to the plight of the refugees on board. d) His effort to teach Josef a lesson about bravery and survival. 4) What significant challenge does Isabel's family face while they are between the Bahamas and Florida? a) They run out of food and water. b) Their boat starts taking on water and is at risk of sinking. c) They encounter a patrol boat that threatens to send them back to Cuba. d) They lose their way and drift off course. 5) What does the struggle to keep the boat afloat symbolize for Isabel and her family? a) The inevitability of their failure due to overwhelming obstacles. b) The futility of attempting to escape their problems. c) Their resilience and determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. d) The randomness of their fate and the lack of control over their destiny. 6) What does the phrase "fight against the impossible and win" most likely signify in the context of Isabel's journey? a) The belief that some challenges are too great to overcome. b) The determination and hope that despite overwhelming odds, success is possible through perseverance. c) The acceptance of failure as an inevitable part of their journey. d) The idea that only through luck can they achieve their goals. 7) What initially wakes Mahmoud from his sleep while he is in the water? a) The sun rising. b) His mother calling his name. c) The sound of a motor. d) Waves crashing over him. 8) What sight on the island of Lesbos makes Mahmoud realize the magnitude of the refugee crisis? a) The number of Greek Coast Guard boats patrolling the waters. b) The mountains of life jackets abandoned by previous refugees. c) The overcrowded refugee camps on the island. d) The local news reports on television. 9) What deeper meaning does Mahmoud's action of using the phone light to attract the boat symbolize in the context of his journey and the refugee experience? a) A) The reliance on modern technology for survival. b) B) The desperate need to be seen and acknowledged in a world that often overlooks the suffering of refugees. c) C) The importance of quick thinking in emergency situations. d) D) The randomness of who gets rescued and who doesn't. 10) How do the experiences of Mahmoud, Josef, and Isabel in "Refugee" contribute to the overarching theme of hope and resilience in the face of adversity? a) Each character faces insurmountable obstacles that lead to despair and resignation. b) Despite facing different challenges and coming from diverse backgrounds, all three characters demonstrate remarkable courage and determination to seek a better life. c) Mahmoud, Josef, and Isabel rely solely on external assistance to overcome their difficulties. d) The experiences of Mahmoud, Josef, and Isabel highlight the inevitability of failure and defeat in the refugee journey.

REFUGEE READING ACTIVITY FOR EXTRA POINTS

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