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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. In Chapter 18, what is Nayeli's plan for the border?

2. Who does Nayeli think she needs in order to make everything work?

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

4. Who catches and detains the friends?

5. What does Rigo give Tacho?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the friends shocked by on the way to Porfirio and Araceli's house?

3. What happens when Tacho gets to Rigo's house?

4. Why do the agents violently drag Tacho away?

5. What does it mean that Matt went through a Bible-thumping phase?

6. Why does Nayeli initially dismiss Atomiko as a soldier?

7. What is the front for the hole?

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

9. In Chapter 23, who volunteers Chava to be part of the mission?

10. What happens when Nayeli tries to contact Chava?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Irma is elected, she declares that a new age is dawning. What does Irma believe she can accomplish for her community? Is the reader inclined to support her?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Chuy take Nayeli under his wing? Would the group have been in more danger if he did not warn them about things? What does Chuy's character balance out?

Essay Topic 3

What is it about the clothing Nayeli sees in the muck by the border that fills her with dread? What do you think she imagines happened? Does she realize how serious her situation is?

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