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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. Given in Chapter 4, what is Enrique's first gift?
(a) Money.
(b) A roll of crackers.
(c) Water.
(d) Clothing.

2. What fueled the wave of female immigrants' entry into the United States?
(a) The United States' need for cheap service and domestic workers.
(b) The United States government welcomed female immigrants.
(c) Female immigrants could easily come to the United States.
(d) Female immigrants needed to get away from their children.

3. Why does Enrique not turn to God for help?
(a) He's angry at God.
(b) He does not believe in God.
(c) He feels like God has failed him.
(d) With all the sins he has committed, he thinks he has no right.

4. On what days does Enrique call Maria Isabel?
(a) Fridays.
(b) Sundays.
(c) Tuesdays.
(d) Saturdays.

5. How does Belky react to her mother's disappearance?
(a) She is glad she is gone.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is devastated, but she knows she should be thankful to her mother for being willing to go.
(d) She does not even notice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria Isabel name the daughter she has in Chapter 6?

2. How many gangs control the tops of freight trains that operate north of the Río Suchiate?

3. What does Enrique lose in the assault?

4. What is Enrique wearing when he first appears in Chapter 2?

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

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