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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Barrio 18 members had grown up in the gang culture of what city?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Quito.
(c) Tijuana.
(d) Los Angeles.

2. In what year was the Indian Removal Act approved by Congress?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1886.
(c) 1872.
(d) 1830.

3. The Guatemalan girls in Luiselli's depiction of their interview are what ages?
(a) 9 and 13.
(b) 2 and 3.
(c) 5 and 7.
(d) 12 and 15.

4. The T visa is granted by the United States government to whom?
(a) People who are fleeing persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, and/or association with a particular social group.
(b) Victims of human trafficking.
(c) Victims of certain crimes determined by the government on a case-by-case basis.
(d) Children whose parents are proven to be deceased.

5. Luiselli jokes with Manu during their first interview, saying that the two of them are only enemies in what sport?
(a) Lacrosse.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term catracho mean?

2. Between April 2014 and August 2015, how may unaccompanied children were detained at the border between the United States and Mexico?

3. Which president of the United States was involved in enacting the Indian Removal Act?

4. During what season does Luiselli set out on a road trip with her family?

5. Who else had lived with Manu prior to a year ago, besides his guardian?

(see the answer key)

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