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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: "A Dark River, Perhaps a New Life" - Chapter 7: "The Girl Left Behind".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From the top of the rolling freight car in Chapter 4, what does Enrique see?
(a) He sees the border.
(b) He sees the Rio Grande.
(c) He sees a figure of Christ.
(d) He sees the immigration.

2. How much money per month does Lourdes pay to live in a converted carport?
(a) $400.
(b) $300.
(c) $100.
(d) $200.

3. How old is the gangster who sleeps next to Enrique in Chapter 3?
(a) 21.
(b) 13.
(c) 15.
(d) 19.

4. What river is Enrique crossing in order to enter America in Chapter 6?
(a) The Hudson.
(b) The Colorado.
(c) The Sierra.
(d) The Rio Grande.

5. Who is the doctor that sees Enrique in Chapter 2?
(a) Dr. Guillermo Toledo Montes.
(b) Dr. Adan Diaz Ruiz.
(c) Dr. Carlos Carrasco
(d) Dr. Karla Yamileth Chavez.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of police brutality toward migrants, the people of El Campesino El Mirador told the mayor of Nogales to do what?

2. How old is Lourdes' boyfriend's son whom he smuggles into the U.S. in Chapter 7?

3. How many gangs control the tops of freight trains that operate north of the Río Suchiate?

4. What does Enrique do to escape his attackers?

5. How many attempts has Enrique made to get to the United States?

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