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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. What was the approximate audience for the author's "The Dividing Line" segment on MSNBC in late June of 2018?

2. Who was the primary anchor of NBC Nightly News in June of 2018?

3. Who was the regional director for BCFS in July of 2018?

4. Where was Juan moved after Victorville on June 20, 2018?

5. What Disney film were some of the children watching at the Casa Padre shelter when the author toured the facility in June of 2018?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was notable about First Lady Melania Trump's visit to the border on June 21, 2018?

2. How does the author describe the artwork and murals at the Casa Padre shelter when he toured it in June of 2018?

3. According to the author's presentation of events, who was most responsible for getting Trump to reverse his separation policy? Why?

4. Where was José transported after his initial detention at the border?

5. Who is Lindsay Toczylowski and for what organization was she working in June of 2018?

6. What were the social media reactions of former First Ladies in response to the child separations in June of 2018?

7. Who is Katie Waldman and what role did she play in the Trump administration?

8. What orders did Judge Dana Sabraw issue in June of 2018?

9. Where was Juan and José taken when they were apprehended by Border Patrol? How is this setting described?

10. Where was Juan transported after his first detainment by the border?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of social media during the Trump administration. How did Trump's reliance on social media change his presidency from those prior to it? Why do you think Trump relied on social media to reach his constituents? Do you think Twitter and Facebook were justified in banning Trump? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the dangers that migrants face in crossing the U.S. border. What risks do individuals and families face just reaching the border? What are the crime statistics for those migrating from Central America? How many rapes, murders, etc. take place along the border?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the living conditions at the Casa Padre shelter when the author toured it in 2018. What was the square footage of this facility? How many minors were housed there? What were the ages of these minors? What amenities and services were provided to those detained here?

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