The going is often boring and harsh.  There are occasional fights among the children and adults on the boat.  Ruth finds her brother, Simon, on the boat.  Ruth realizes the maid lied to her, she had seen Simon, but didn’t tell Ruth.

Simon was sick and had been left for dead by the Nazis, but joined the Russians.  He tells he their Aunt Sophie is in Palestine.

Also “Crazy Lily” who used to run naked in the fields, is alive and sane.

In a camp, Joshua, Simon’s brother ran to a guard in Simon’s place, and was shot.

Discussion Director:
Section 8 (P92-101)

MCEOG question:
There are many different languages spoken aboard the ship.  The most common is:
A: Polish
B: German
C: Hebrew
D: Italian
Answer: A (P94,p1)
Problem: (P93, p2) Many of the passengers are cranky and arguing
Solution: (P93 last p) on a pretty day they laugh, sing and dance.

Prediction: Simon and Ruth will find even more relatives or friends alive.

Fact: (P100 last) Joshua ran when the guard because Simon was too tired, and was shot instead if Simon.
Opinion:  (last of P101) It is Simon’s opinion that he caused Joshua’s death.

Passage Picker :
Section 8 (P92-101)

(P99, p 9) “Maybe the world around her was too crazy even for her,” I say.  I thought this was a good way to show exactly how crazy the situation was.
Author’s Purpose: To inform the reader of how the situation affected people mentally.

Character Sketcher:
Section 8 (P92-101)

Simon:
Resentful (P97, p5) “Bastards,” he muttered.
Self-blaming (P100, last p) “…. I should be dead…”
Talkative, informative (P98-101) he is full of news about family and acquaintances.
Goal: To get to Palestine
Problem: Memories of what has happened
Solution: Talk them out – also he resolves that (P101, p2) “No one will ever treat me or my family or the Jews like that again.”
 

Word Wizard:
section 8(P92-101)

Ravenous (P83, p1) Today, I am ravenous.
Meaning: Very hungry.  Adjective (describes I, Ruth, a noun)
The ravenous lion ripped into the zebra with its four inch teeth

Concertina (P94,p2) A middle-aged man is playing the concertina.
Meaning: A small instrument similar to an accordion. Noun (thing).
Frank can play “Lady of Spain” on the concertina.

Pivots (P95, p5) Slowly he pivots toward me.
Meaning: turns Verb (action)
Frank carefully pivots his pencil when using a compass to draw a circle.