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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 the memo that opens Chapter 9, James De La Cruz wrote that the primary task was to reconnect every single separated child in their network of care to his or her detained parent by the close of the business day on what date?

2. Who was the president of MSNBC in June of 2018?

3. How many bedrooms were there in the Casa Padre shelter when the author toured the facility in June of 2018?

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

5. Who was the deputy assistant director in ICE's custody management division in June of 2018?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the public response to the author's reporting on his tour of Casa Padre in June of 2018?

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

4. What restrictions were in place for the journalists that toured the Casa Padre shelter in June of 2018?

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

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

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

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

9. What is Los Zetas and how did it influence Juan's journey to the U.S. border?

10. How does the author describe the location, size, and scope of the Casa Padre facility when he visited in June of 2018?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy and what it meant for migrants attempting to cross the border into the United States. How did the policy lend to the separation of families? How did this policy affect detainments at the borders? What became of this policy?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the circumstances faced by Mexicans and Central Americans attempting to cross the U.S. border. Why are Mexican nationals and Central Americans distinguished in terms of immigration? How are their circumstances different? How are they treated differently when detained?

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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