University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
ENGL 355 | Writing About Literature
Academic year:

2023
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2
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DOK Level 2: Skills and Concepts 1. **Why does Josef's family decide to leave Germany?** a) They want to go on vacation. b) They are escaping persecution by the Nazis. c) They want to visit relatives. d) They are looking for new jobs. 2. **What event in Mahmoud's life marks a turning point in his story?** a) His family receives a letter. b) His father buys a new house. c) Their apartment is bombed. d) He starts a new school. 3. **How does Isabel's relationship with her grandfather help her during difficult times?** a) He teaches her to be brave. b) He gives her money. c) He encourages her to stay in Cuba. d) He tells her to ignore her problems. 4. **What is the significance of Josef’s bar mitzvah in the story?** a) It marks his official entry into adulthood. b) It is a family tradition. c) It’s just a celebration. d) It symbolizes freedom from the Nazis. 5. **How does Mahmoud’s decision to stay “invisible” affect his behavior?** a) He becomes very shy and quiet. b) He avoids trouble by not drawing attention to himself. c) He hides in his room all day. d) He starts getting in trouble at school. DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking 6. **What motivates Isabel to risk everything to leave Cuba, even though it’s dangerous?** a) She is inspired by stories of adventure. b) She wants to help her family find a better life. c) She wants to escape her boring life. d) She doesn’t know the risks involved. 7. **Compare and contrast the challenges faced by Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud in the first three chapters. How are their situations similar and different?** a) They all face the same problems. b) Josef and Isabel face similar dangers, but Mahmoud's challenges are different. c) They each face different challenges, but all are related to war or political unrest. d) Mahmoud’s situation is much easier than Josef’s and Isabel’s. 8. **How does the historical context of each character’s story impact their decisions?** a) It forces them to think more carefully about their actions. b) It has little to no effect on their decisions. c) It makes their lives easier. d) It causes them to ignore their problems. 9. **What role does family play in each character's decision to flee their home country?** a) Family encourages each character to stay behind. b) Family is the main reason each character chooses to leave. c) Family members are left behind when they flee. d) Family has no influence on their decisions. 10. **Analyze how fear and hope drive the actions of the characters in Chapters 1-3. Provide examples from the text to support your answer.** a) Fear drives all characters to give up hope. b) Hope is the only thing that drives their actions. c) Fear makes them act cautiously, while hope gives them the strength to continue. d) They ignore both fear and hope in their actions.