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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 tells Maria's mother about her plan to seek out Enrique in Chapter 3?
(a) Olga Sanchez Martinez.
(b) Karla Yamileth Chavez.
(c) Maria La Arrocera.
(d) Enrique.

2. What habit does Enrique develop?
(a) He bites his nails.
(b) He pulls at his hair.
(c) He stutters.
(d) He becomes addicted to sniffing glue.

3. How many estimated children enter the United States illegally without either parent?
(a) 48,000.
(b) 75,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 10,000.

4. On average, how many migrant girls are sexually assaulted during their journey?
(a) 1:10.
(b) 1:6.
(c) 1:100.
(d) 1:500.

5. Why is Enrique careful not to fall asleep on the train?
(a) He is afraid he will miss his stop.
(b) He does not want to miss the scenery.
(c) He is watching out for wildlife.
(d) He is afraid he will fall off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the youngest child Enrique has encountered on the trains?

2. What do migrants call Chiapas?

3. Which of the answers below IS NOT one of the rules Enrique has learned about Chiapas?

4. What fueled the wave of female immigrants' entry into the United States?

5. Who is the mayor of San Pedro Taanatepec?

(see the answer key)

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