1. Who did the author reach out to at the New York Times when the Washington Post decided to kill his "coming out" essay?
(a) Peter Baker.
(b) David Remnick.
(c) Len Downie.
(d) Don Graham.

2. For approximately how long were the Philippine islands ruled by Spanish colonialists?
(a) 420 years.
(b) 150 years.
(c) 370 years.
(d) 250 years.

3. Where was the Indian restaurant that the author organized his thirtieth birthday dinner at?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Portland.
(d) San Diego.

4. How old was the author when his parents sent him to live with his grandparents in the U.S.?
(a) 16.
(b) 9.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

5. What was the name of the "coming out" article the author published in the New York Times Magazine?
(a) "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant."
(b) "Life as an Outlaw in Anti-Immigrant America."
(c) "Second Coming Out."
(d) "Walking the Line of Citizenship."

Short Answer Questions

1. What trade agreement does the author asserts drove millions of Mexicans out of jobs and led parents to cross borders to be able to feed their children in Part 3, Chapter 6?

2. From what airport did the author depart the Philippines when he first came to the U.S.?

3. What is Part 3, Chapter 5 titled?

4. On what date did the author's friend Jake die?

5. When did Rolan move to the U.S.?

(see the answer key)

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