Refugee Crossword Pages 243 - 269
Across
- 3. A place where people are held after being arrested during the journey
- 4. The overcrowded vessel that begins to take on water during the crisis
- 7. Armed guards who stop and control people trying to cross
- 8. People forced to leave their homes and seek safety in another country
- 10. A situation where people are held to force others to comply
- 11. An act of rebellion where passengers try to take control
- 14. A large passenger vessel where a takeover is attempted during the voyage
- 15. The country the family is fleeing even though it still holds emotional meaning
- 18. The large body of water separating the characters from Europe and safety (2 words)
- 19. The US state that represents safety and a new beginning after the journey
- 21. A heavy part removed in an attempt to stop the vessel from going under
- 24. The control area of the ship targeted during the takeover attempt
- 25. An action used by passengers to move the vessel toward safety
- 28. A man who threatens a family and demands more money than agreed (2 words)
- 29. A chemical used to break up crowds and force people back (2 words)
Down
- 1. A girl who experiences fear, guilt, and hope during a dangerous voyage
- 2. The direction the ship is ordered to follow during the voyage
- 5. A place where people are held without freedom after being arrested (2 words)
- 6. A nearby country where refugees are detained at the border
- 9. The authority figure who refuses to change course despite pressure
- 12. The group most important to the main character during the journey
- 13. The city the refugees see in the distance after a dangerous sea journey
- 15. Officials who intercept the boat just before the refugees reach land (2 words)
- 16. The moment when the vessel begins to go under and survival becomes uncertain
- 17. A family member who represents protection and emotional support
- 20. A bright beam used to find the refugees in the darkness at sea
- 22. A young child dependent on others for safety during the journey
- 23. A country where the family is stopped and threatened during their journey
- 26. The dividing line between countries where movement is controlled
- 27. A country the passengers fear returning to because of persecution