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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, how far have Lydia and Luca traveled?

2. In Chapter 12, how long are migrants allowed to stay at The Casa del Migrante?

3. In Mexico City, where do migrants gather for the freight trains?

4. What book is delivered to Lydia in Chapter 5?

5. What type of gum did Lydia's mother always buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Lydia and Luca get off the bus in Chilpancingo?

2. In Chapter 1, who from Luca's extended family was at his grandmother's house and why?

3. Why does the detective at Lydia's house not contradict her when she says that the cartel will kill her too?

4. Why are Lydia and Luca not able to fly to Mexico City?

5. What type of safety harness system did Luca used to have in his family's car?

6. Why is the Biblioteca Miguel Lerdo de Tejada special to Lydia?

7. In Chapter 3, why is Lydia cautious when she approaches the family's car?

8. How did Lydia learn who Javier is?

9. How does Lydia feel when she asks Javier if he is the cartel leader, and he confirms that he is?

10. How do Soledad and Rebeca help Luca and Lydia board a moving train?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although there is great cruelty on the journey, there are acts of kindness as well. What acts of kindness do Lydia and the others experience? How do these kindnesses contrast with the cruelty they endure?

Essay Topic 2

A massacre occurs at Yenifer’s quinceanera. What does a quinceanera represent? How is the meaning of the quinceanera contrasted with the violence that occurs? What is symbolic about the violence at the party?

Essay Topic 3

The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Do the settings in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or do they almost take on the role of a character? How do the various settings evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

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