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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which traditional, indigenous clothing does Araceli wear?

2. Which ocean can be seen from the dump?

3. In Chapter 15, where do Yolo and Vampi say they should recruit men from?

4. Where does Chava work as a janitor?

5. What does Atomiko say the friends need on their journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the front for the hole?

2. What do the friends see on most of the corners in Tijuana?

3. In Chapter 21, why do the migra agents release Tacho?

4. In Chapter 15, where does Wino go before meeting the coyote?

5. What happens on Vampi's date with El Brujo?

6. What kinds of people are on the streets at night in Tijuana?

7. What does Nayeli do to the man who tries to break into their hotel room?

8. In Chapter Ten, what happens when the new bus arrives in Chapter Ten?

9. In Chapter 16, what does Nayeli tell the agents about Atomiko?

10. How is the journey with the coyote?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nayeli and Tacho are surprised to be welcomed in Kankakee. What is the communities opinion of Mexicans? How is their experience unique there?

Essay Topic 2

Nayeli has graduated and is a champion futbolista, so why does she feel she does not have options? What does she think is out of her reach and how does it make her feel?

Essay Topic 3

What happens to Tacho at the station outside of San Luis in Chapter Nine? What forms of humiliation and intimidation do the Fedarales use? Why is this scene included?

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