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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. In what border town do migrants usually try to cross the river?
(a) They try to cross In Chiapas.
(b) They try to cross in Técun Umán.
(c) They try to cross in Oaxaca.
(d) They try to cross in Vera Cruz.

2. Where does Enrique sleep after the doctor is finished with him?
(a) He sleeps at the doctor's house.
(b) He sleeps on the concrete floor of the police command post.
(c) He sleeps in a villager's home.
(d) He sleeps under a tree.

3. How much money does Enrique hope to save and then move home and build a house and start a business in Chapter 7?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $30,000.
(c) $70,000.
(d) $20,000.

4. How old is Lourdes' boyfriend's son whom he smuggles into the U.S. in Chapter 7?
(a) 13.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

5. Who is the gangster that sleeps next to Enrique in Chapter 3?
(a) Big Jack.
(b) Jack the Knife.
(c) Smarty.
(d) Big Daddy.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date does Maria Isabel give birth to her first child?

2. Who is the mayor of San Pedro Taanatepec?

3. How many derailments does Enrique's train average a month?

4. What is they nickname Nazario uses for the train in Chapter 3?

5. Who is Lourdes' sister that calls her to criticize about Maria Isabel in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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