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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction and Part I: Border.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a duty performed by Luiselli in her role as an interpreter?
(a) Getting coffee for her partner.
(b) Interviewing the children in court.
(c) Translating the children's answers for lawyers.
(d) Recording the children's answers.

2. How many Central Americans are estimated to ride La Bestia annually?
(a) Half a million.
(b) Two hundred thousand
(c) A million.
(d) Two million.

3. There is a saying about La Bestia that states, "Go in alive, come out a" (18) what?
(a) A skeleton.
(b) A vampire.
(c) A mummy.
(d) A werewolf.

4. With what question does Luiselli begin the essay?
(a) Has anyone hurt you since you have been in the United States?
(b) When did you enter the United States?
(c) Why did you come to the United States?
(d) Have you been threatened by gangs?

5. Which group of people does Luiselli NOT list when explaining the dangers of riding La Bestia?
(a) Smugglers.
(b) Snipers.
(c) Policemen.
(d) Thieves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ultimate goal of Luiselli's work with child refugees?

2. Where is the planned ultimate destination for Luiselli's road trip with her family?

3. What year does Luiselli's described family road trip take place?

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

5. What is La Bestia?

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