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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: "A Mother's Embrace," Epilogue: "Two Promises," Afterword: "Immigrant Nation".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, it is March 24, 2000. How long has Enrique been without his mom?
(a) He has been without her for his entire life.
(b) He has been without her for two years.
(c) He has been without her for five years.
(d) He has been without her for 11 years.

2. Who are madrinas?
(a) They are local priests.
(b) They are men who help migrants.
(c) They are migrants themselves
(d) They are men who threaten migrants with machetes.

3. Where was Enrique's mother the last time they spoke, according to the narrator in Chapter 5?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) California.
(d) Texas.

4. What do María Isabel and a friend decide in Chapter 2 that they are going to do?
(a) They will call United States Customs and have them send Enrique back.
(b) The two of them will journey to the United States together.
(c) They will forget about Enrique and move on.
(d) The will tell la migra to find Enrique.

5. What long-term effect may Enrique have from his concussion in Chapter 2?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) A drooping eyelid.
(c) Bipolar disorder.
(d) Loss of vision.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what border town do migrants usually try to cross the river?

2. What does Enrique have on his shins in Chapter 3?

3. Where is Diana working when she is robbed in the Epilogue?

4. What does 30 pesos equal in American currency?

5. What river is Enrique crossing in order to enter America in Chapter 6?

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