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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. What do migrants call Chiapas?
(a) They call it the beast.
(b) They call it the easy part of the journey.
(c) They call it the promise land.
(d) They call it a place they love.

2. How many gangs control the tops of freight trains that operate north of the Río Suchiate?
(a) 25.
(b) 56.
(c) 100.
(d) 19.

3. What happens to most children who set out on the journey to find their mothers?
(a) They find their mothers.
(b) They become United States citizens.
(c) They go to college in the United States.
(d) They do not make it.

4. 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 afraid he will fall off.
(d) He is watching out for wildlife.

5. How old is Diana when Santos returns to Lourdes?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the mayor of San Pedro Taanatepec?

2. How old is the gangster who sleeps next to Enrique in Chapter 3?

3. Why does Lourdes fear having a smuggler get her childen over the border?

4. What happens to María's plan to go after Enrique?

5. How do children traveling to the United States plan to find their mothers?

(see the answer key)

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