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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fueled the wave of female immigrants' entry into the United States?
(a) The United States' need for cheap service and domestic workers.
(b) The United States government welcomed female immigrants.
(c) Female immigrants needed to get away from their children.
(d) Female immigrants could easily come to the United States.

2. Who tells Maria's mother about her plan to seek out Enrique in Chapter 3?
(a) Maria La Arrocera.
(b) Olga Sanchez Martinez.
(c) Karla Yamileth Chavez.
(d) Enrique.

3. What is Lourdes' first job in the United States?
(a) She works at the airport.
(b) She is a waitress.
(c) She is a nanny.
(d) She sorts tomatoes at a small factory.

4. In Chapter 2, it is March 24, 2000. How long has Enrique been without his mom?
(a) He has been without her for his entire life.
(b) He has been without her for five years.
(c) He has been without her for two years.
(d) He has been without her for 11 years.

5. Who is the mayor of San Pedro Taanatepec?
(a) Guillermo Toledo Montes.
(b) Karla Yamileth Chavez.
(c) Carlos Carrasco.
(d) Adan Diaz Ruiz.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what happens to Enrique?

2. Of the children who enter the U.S. illegally, what percentage are looking for their mothers?

3. What does Enrique say he plans to do once he is released from the hospital in Chapter 2?

4. How many Central American immigrants get help from a smuggler?

5. How does Enrique behave at school?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom does Enrique stay at the cemetery in Chapter 3? How is this individual described?

2. What does Sonia Nazario learn about her housekeeper that leads her to write this book?

3. What has led to Enrique’s injuries in the opening of Chapter 2?

4. How does the author introduce the theme of family in the book's Prologue?

5. What happens when Enrique takes a ride from a passing driver in Chapter 2?

6. Discuss the genre of this book. How is that genre presented stylistically?

7. What plans did Sonia Nazario make for her research journey before setting out?

8. When does Enrique begin working? What does he do? Why must he work?

9. Who are the majority of the migrants who brave riding on the trains? Why?

10. How does Enrique escape his incarceration in Chapter 3?

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