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

2. To whom does the field worker that discovers him direct Enrique?
(a) He directs him to his home where he helps him.
(b) He directs him to la migra.
(c) He directs him to a migrant camp.
(d) He directs him to Carlos Carrasco.

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

4. How much does the average medical treatment cost for migrants when they are hurt?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $500.
(d) $1,000-1,500.

5. What does Enrique do to escape his attackers?
(a) He hides.
(b) He jumps from the moving train.
(c) He crawls inside a box car.
(d) He screams for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Lourdes when she arrives in Los Angeles?

2. What other nickname does Nazario share for the train?

3. When Enrique flags down a down a car after being released from the hospital, what does the driver do?

4. What river is Enrique crossing in order to enter America in Chapter 6?

5. What do many migrants credit with their progress?

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