View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Makina’s brother expect to get in return for taking this person’s place in the army?
(a) A plot of land.
(b) A large sum of money.
(c) American citizenship.
(d) A new car.

2. What language is the Latin tongue, in Makina’s view?
(a) Mayan.
(b) Incan.
(c) Spanish.
(d) English.

3. Why does Makina not react immediately when the boy harasses her?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She does not want to make a scene.
(c) She knows Mr. Aitch will be angry.
(d) She is not used to being treated this way.

4. What does Chucho tell Makina about the rancher who stops them?
(a) That he will get paid for their scalps.
(b) That he has a business reporting immigrants.
(c) That he will sell them as slaves if he can.
(d) That he is one of the people who think they are above the law.

5. Who are the men in the black car waiting for Makina?
(a) Mr. P’s men.
(b) Coyotes.
(c) Cops.
(d) Thieves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Aitch doing when Makina arrives?

2. What does the family do when Makina’s brother returns?

3. What does the old man say the point of baseball is?

4. Which suburb does Makina need to visit next?

5. What has Makina packed in her rucksack?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 271 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample