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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 270-317.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song does Isabel perform for her class that causes her to finally hear the clave, the Cuban beat underlying the main beat?
(a) My Country 'Tis of Thee.
(b) Babalu.
(c) The Star-Spangled Banner.
(d) America the Beautiful.

2. When a boy offers to show Mahmoud and his family somewhere they can sleep, how much money does he charge them for the information?
(a) 6,000 Syrian pounds or about $30 American dollars.
(b) 500 Syrian pounds or about $2.50 American dollars.
(c) 1,000 Syrian pounds or about $5 American dollars.
(d) 2,000 Syrian pounds or about $10 American dollars.

3. What words are painted underneath the portrait painted on the bottom of Isabel's boat?
(a) Cuba Libre.
(b) Never say die.
(c) Seek sanctuary.
(d) Fight against the impossible and win.

4. Because Josef cannot speak French, what grade is he placed into when arriving in France, even though he is 13 years old at the time?
(a) Sixth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

5. While trying not to look at Ivan's lifeless body, Isabel thinks about the fact that who has "Ivan's blood all over him" (224)?
(a) Senor Castillo.
(b) Fidel Castro.
(c) President Bill Clinton.
(d) President Bru.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isabel do just before Ivan's body is buried at sea?

2. During Isabel's boat journey, her grandfather Lito tells her that she does have family in what part of the world?

3. What kinds of people does Mahmoud see outside the refugee camp that emboldens him to leave through an unlocked door?

4. After whom is Josef named?

5. When Isabel's narrative opens, she is trying to coax a kitten out from hiding using what type of food?

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