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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: "A Mother's Embrace," Epilogue: "Two Promises," Afterword: "Immigrant Nation".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The U Visa allows illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S. if they do what?
(a) Paid taxes for employment for ten years.
(b) Married an American citizen.
(c) Testify against crimes they have witnessed.
(d) Agree to spend five years in prison.

2. What object of his mother's does Enrique sell to pawn in the Epilogue?
(a) Her computer.
(b) Her wedding ring.
(c) Her gold necklace.
(d) Her cell phone.

3. On what date does Maria Isabel give birth to her first child?
(a) September 12, 2001.
(b) March 16, 1999.
(c) November 2, 2000.
(d) December 23, 2000.

4. What allows Enrique to sleep behind the black iron gates in Chapter 3?
(a) He has been there so many times they just allow him to come inside.
(b) He is a kid, so they want to protect him.
(c) He has a relationship with one of the members of a gang.
(d) He pays them.

5. Enrique's grandmother writes a letter to Lourdes. What does it say?
(a) She is very sick, and she might not survive.
(b) Lourdes needs to come home.
(c) Lourdes must find Enrique another home.
(d) Enrique is a joy, and she is excited to have him staying with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many migrants did Díaz bury in the last 18 months?

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

3. Who tells Nazario of migrants to hurt themselves by running into electrified fences and other ways before coming to his house near the tracks?

4. In Chapter 2, it is March 24, 2000. How long has Enrique been without his mom?

5. What did the World Bank study in 2000 reveal?

(see the answer key)

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