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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: "Facing the Beast".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the mayor of San Pedro Taanatepec?
(a) Carlos Carrasco.
(b) Adan Diaz Ruiz.
(c) Guillermo Toledo Montes.
(d) Karla Yamileth Chavez.

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

3. What percentage of migrants who board the train are children?
(a) 75%.
(b) 20-30%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 40%.

4. To what gang does the gangster belong that sleeps next to Enrique in Chapter 3?
(a) The Beltrán-Leyva gang.
(b) The Mara Salvatrucha gang.
(c) The Gulf Cartel.
(d) The Los Antrax gang.

5. What happens to María's plan to go after Enrique?
(a) Enrique comes home, so she does not have to go find him.
(b) She does not have the money to go.
(c) Her friend backs out.
(d) She is talked out of it by her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Enrique live when his initially mother leaves?

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

3. How many estimated children enter the United States illegally without either parent?

4. What does Enrique say he plans to do once he is released from the hospital in Chapter 2?

5. Of the children who enter the U.S. illegally, what percentage are looking for their mothers?

(see the answer key)

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