The passengers of the St. Louis celebrate, having been told that they will be divided between Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and England. Josef, his sister, and his mother are assigned to France. Josef and his family end up in Le Mans, where Ruthie goes to kindergarten and Josef gets to return to school.
Two months later, Germany invades Poland, starting World War II. Eight months after that, Germany invades France and Josef, his mother, and his sister are on the run again.
JOSEF - QUESTIONS AS YOU READ
Euphoria (pg 279):
1. Why were the people on the boat celebrating? What was the good news?
2. What kind of people did each of the 4 countries want? Which country did Josef and his family get
sent to?
3. How many nights had Josef and the rest of the passengers been on the boat?
4. What was life like for Josef and his family in France? What eventually happened that changed things?