Refugee KEY Questions Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the original setting of Josef’s story?
Berlin, Germany during the Holocaust
What is the original setting of Mahmoud’s story?
Aleppo, Syria during the Syrian Civil War
What is the original setting of Isabel’s story?
Havana, Cuba during the Cuban Rafter Crisis
Who are the family members of Isabel?
Mami, Papi, Lito, and Iván (friend and neighbor)
Iván’s family includes Señor Castillo (father), Señora Castillo (mother), and Luis Castillo (brother).
What historical event started Josef’s refugee journey?
The historical event is called Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass.
What did Syrians lack while living in Syria under Bashar al-Assad?
The Syrians did not have freedom of speech.
How did Josef display acts of desperation?
Josef asked to go with the Germans when they threatened to take his mother away.
How did Mahmoud display acts of desperation?
Mahmoud and his mother took life jackets off of those who died in the water.
How did Isabel display acts of desperation?
Isabel dove into the water to save Señor Castillo and her family had to eat anything to survive.
Where does Isabel want to get to in the end?
Miami in the United States
Where does Josef want to get to in the end?
Cuba
Where does Mahmoud want to get to in the end?
Germany
How would you describe Youseff’s attitude across their journey?
Youseff’s attitude has been positive and optimistic despite hardships.
What change occurred in Josef after his father was ‘gone’?
Josef became more of a man.
What is a recurring theme in Mahmoud’s family’s journey?
Their struggle to trust others due to being scammed.
What are two strong acts of courage displayed by Isabel?
Isabel sold her trumpet to buy gasoline and jumped into the ocean to save Señor Castillo.
What struggles did Mahmoud’s family face on the dinghy?
They hit shallow rocks, could not see at night, and the dinghy was overcrowded.
How does Aaron Landau become ‘truly gone’?
Aaron becomes gone emotionally and mentally after being in the concentration camp.
How does the time period set Mahmoud’s story apart?
Mahmoud has access to technology like iPhones and GPS services.
Why is Isabel’s arrival to Miami bittersweet?
Isabel is happy but sad that Iván and Lito could not make it.
How does Mahmoud feel after losing Hana?
Mahmoud feels incredibly guilty and blames himself for her loss.
