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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 many other migrants are crossing the border with Enrique and El Trinidaro in Chapter 6?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

2. How many derailments does Enrique's train average a month?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

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

4. Who are madrinas?
(a) They are migrants themselves
(b) They are local priests.
(c) They are men who threaten migrants with machetes.
(d) They are men who help migrants.

5. Of the children who enter the U.S. illegally, what percentage are looking for their mothers?
(a) 25%.
(b) 100%.
(c) 10%.
(d) 75%.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his eighth trip through Chiapas, where does Enrique decide to sleep?

2. In Chapter 4, why do migrants hope to cross this area during the day along this part of the journey?

3. How do Enrique and the other migrants cross the river in Chapter 6?

4. How does Enrique escape la migra?

5. What other nickname does Nazario share for the train?

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