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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. How much does the average medical treatment cost for migrants when they are hurt?
(a) $500.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $1,000-1,500.

2. What do the migrants do with their clothing as they cross the river in Chapter 6?
(a) They burn them.
(b) They put them into plastic bags.
(c) They throw them in the river.
(d) They sell them to border patrol.

3. La Arrocera is known as what among the migrants?
(a) It is known as a place where migrants will be helped.
(b) It is known as a safe place.
(c) It is known as the most dreaded immigration checkpoint in Mexico.
(d) It is known as the best stop along the journey.

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

5. Where do the smugglers drive Enrique after his mother has paid them additional money in Chapter 6?
(a) Miami.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Orlando.
(d) New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Enrique express resentment regarding his sister's circumstances growing up in comparison with his own?

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

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

4. On what date does Enrique arrive with Lourdes' boyfriend in Chapter 6?

5. What does the mayor in Chapter 2 do for Enrique?

(see the answer key)

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