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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did El Trinidaro's body show up in Nuevo Laredo?
(a) 2012.
(b) 2006.
(c) 2011.
(d) 2002.

2. In what year does Belky tell her mother she is pregnant for the first time?
(a) 2003.
(b) 2006.
(c) 2008.
(d) 2001.

3. With whom does Maria Isabel live while raising her daughter in Chapter 7?
(a) Aunt Agnes.
(b) Aunt Anna.
(c) Aunt Maria.
(d) Aunt Gloria.

4. Who is cooking in the kitchen at Lourdes' home when Enrique arrives in Chapter 6?
(a) Paula.
(b) Diana.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Maria.

5. Who is Lourdes' sister that calls her to criticize about Maria Isabel in Chapter 7?
(a) Gloria.
(b) Mirian.
(c) Anna.
(d) Rachel.

6. What is one of the main issues that teachers must deal with regarding immigrant children, according to the author in the Afterword?
(a) They harbor resentment which spills over into behavior problems.
(b) They are often too poor to wear decent clothing to school.
(c) They do not understand the language or culture in the U.S.
(d) There is racial bias against the children.

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

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

9. How do Enrique and the other migrants cross the river in Chapter 6?
(a) On a fishing boat.
(b) On a kayak.
(c) On a motorboat.
(d) On an inner tube.

10. Enrique's mother demands that he stop doing what or he must leave the house in Chapter 7?
(a) Talking back to her boyfriend.
(b) Abusing Maria Isabel.
(c) Going out at night.
(d) Sniffing paint thinner.

11. What does Maria Isabel lose in the river in Chapter 8?
(a) A photo of the family farm.
(b) A photo of her husband.
(c) A photo of her mother.
(d) A photo of her daughter.

12. On what date does Enrique await crossing the border in the opening of Chapter 6?
(a) June 4, 1999.
(b) May 21, 2000.
(c) April 6, 2001.
(d) March 12, 2004.

13. How old is Lourdes' boyfriend's son whom he smuggles into the U.S. in Chapter 7?
(a) 16.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

14. In Chapter 4, why do migrants hope to cross this area during the day along this part of the journey?
(a) Because they want to ride in the sun.
(b) Because they think it's safer.
(c) Because residents are likely to bring gifts to the tracks.
(d) Because they want to see the scenery.

15. When church members are arrested for helping migrants, what do they sometimes have to do to avoid charges?
(a) Talk to the judge.
(b) Sign a contract that says they will not help again.
(c) Protest.
(d) Pay a bribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the residents of Mexico City described in their behavior toward the migrants?

2. Where do the smugglers drive Enrique after his mother has paid them additional money in Chapter 6?

3. Approximately how many illegal children are living in the U.S., according to Nazario in the Afterword?

4. By April 2000, how far has Enrique made it in his journey?

5. Into what U.S. state is Enrique crossing in Chapter 6?

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