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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. What did the World Bank study in 2000 reveal?
(a) That this is one of the richest areas in North America.
(b) That residents can deduct giving from their taxes.
(c) That 42.5% of the people of Mexico's 100 million people live on $2 or less a day.
(d) That people have extra money to give.

2. What do the people in the area in Chapter 4 understand about why migrants leave their countries?
(a) They do so because they want to see the world.
(b) They do so because they want to see the scenery along Mexico.
(c) They do so out of deep necessity.
(d) They do so because they are mad at their families.

3. What does Maria Isabel name the daughter she has in Chapter 6?
(a) Jennifer Anna.
(b) Maria Andreas.
(c) Katerin Jasmin.
(d) Anna Maria.

4. What is the youngest child Enrique has encountered on the trains?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 11.
(d) 7.

5. What other nickname does Nazario share for the train?
(a) The Train of Death.
(b) The Train of Despair.
(c) The Train of Distance.
(d) The Train That Devours.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz, what does Enrique receive?

2. What do the municipal police wear?

3. How old was Enrique when he had to start working?

4. How old is Soledad Vasquez?

5. Why does Enrique not turn to God for help?

(see the answer key)

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