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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 does Enrique's mother give him for Christmas in Chapter 7?
(a) A car.
(b) A shirt.
(c) A gun.
(d) A passport.

2. Why does Enrique express resentment regarding his sister's circumstances growing up in comparison with his own?
(a) She got married to a rich man young.
(b) She was sent to the United States.
(c) She got an education.
(d) She was allowed to stay up late.

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

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

5. Francisca Aguirre Juárez sometimes does what to gain support of the local police?
(a) Feeds them.
(b) Talks to them.
(c) Pays them.
(d) Gives them clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much more money do the smugglers ask Enrique's mother for after he crosses the border?

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

3. Who tells Maria's mother about her plan to seek out Enrique in Chapter 3?

4. How many migrants have died in 2000 alone crossing the river where Enrique crosses in Chapter 6?

5. Enrique's grandmother writes a letter to Lourdes. What does it say?

(see the answer key)

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