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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. When Luiselli describes the media's treatment of the child refugees, what metaphor does she use to represent how the media treats the children?
(a) Flies.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Locusts.
(d) Blankets.

2. What is the term for someone hired to accompany a migrant to a particular border?
(a) A coyote.
(b) A wolverine.
(c) A bodyguard.
(d) A jackal.

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

4. What is NOT a way in which Luiselli's family learns information about the developing child refugee crisis during their road trip?
(a) Radio.
(b) Calls from family members in Mexico.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Online searches.

5. What year does Luiselli's described family road trip take place?
(a) 2014.
(b) 2011.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1990.

Short Answer Questions

1. Luiselli remarks that often, which field is left blank by child responders on the questionnaire she is required to use?

2. According to Luiselli, what is most often the answer given when child refugees are asked their reason for coming to the United States?

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

4. Luiselli states unequivocally that all child refugees from Mexico and Central America travel with whom?

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

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