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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. Why does Enrique not turn to God for help?
(a) He's angry at God.
(b) With all the sins he has committed, he thinks he has no right.
(c) He does not believe in God.
(d) He feels like God has failed him.

2. In Chapter 4, the impetus to help migrants comes from whom?
(a) The local police.
(b) The local bishop, Hipólito Reyes Larios.
(c) La migra.
(d) Enrique.

3. What does Enrique say he plans to do once he is released from the hospital in Chapter 2?
(a) He plans to stay in Las Anonas.
(b) He plans to go home.
(c) He plans to try to call his mother.
(d) He plans to get on another train.

4. How much more money do the smugglers ask Enrique's mother for after he crosses the border?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $500.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $400.

5. How old was Enrique when he had to start working?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the bandits do once the day's robberies are over?

2. Why is Enrique assaulted?

3. In Chapter 2, it is March 24, 2000. How long has Enrique been without his mom?

4. What do the people in the area in Chapter 4 understand about why migrants leave their countries?

5. Where does Enrique sleep after the doctor is finished with him?

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