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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: "A Dark River, Perhaps a New Life" - Chapter 7: "The Girl Left Behind".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Maria's mother about her plan to seek out Enrique in Chapter 3?
(a) Maria La Arrocera.
(b) Karla Yamileth Chavez.
(c) Enrique.
(d) Olga Sanchez Martinez.

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

3. What does Enrique do when the migra agents spot him on top of the train in Chapter 3?
(a) He hides.
(b) He surrenders to la migra.
(c) He and some friends fight back.
(d) He leaps from car to car, and then leaps off the train.

4. Why is one reason the people of Chiapas ARE NOT fed up with Central American migrants?
(a) They are afraid the gunfire from la migra will hit them.
(b) They contribute to the local economy.
(c) They are bring disease, prostitution, and crime.
(d) They are poorer than Mexicans and ignorant.

5. Where do Enrique and the migrants hide from border agents as they shine spotlights seeking to find them in Chapter 6?
(a) On a river island.
(b) In a cemetery.
(c) In a cotton field.
(d) In an abandoned church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What allows Enrique to sleep behind the black iron gates in Chapter 3?

3. Where does Enrique sleep after the doctor is finished with him?

4. Who is cooking in the kitchen at Lourdes' home when Enrique arrives in Chapter 6?

5. How many other migrants are crossing the border with Enrique and El Trinidaro in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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