Refugee by Alan Gratz 3 column notes pg 285-305

Refugee Notes

Words and Phrases  - analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.Key Events - Explain how a story’s plot is developed by a series of events.Comprehension Questions
285-305Josef“I think there is only enough here to buy freedom for one of your children.” Pg 291. What mood does the author create? Explain your reasoning. What can you infer about the ultimatum Josef’s mother was given? 1. “Their wet feet became dry feet.” Pg 298. Why is this phrase at the end of the section?

2. “We can do it. Mahmoud said. We’ve already come this far. We can go just a little bit further.” Pg 300. What does this reveal about Mahmoud’s character?

3. At the end of Mahmoud’s section, the author describes his father. What does this reveal about Mahmoud’s father and how does it shift the tone of the section?  
IsabelWhat mood is created throughout this section? Include words/phrases that support your answer. How did the people in Miami respond to Isabel and the other Cuban when they arrived on American soil? Explain the significance.
MahmoudPg 302- “They only see us when we do something they don’t like, he thought again.” What impact does this phrase have on Mahmoud’s perception of people? How does the Austrian’s reaction to the refugee’s impact Mahmoud and his family?
SummarizeDescribe in detail some of the successes that each character had during their journeys.
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