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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: "Gifts and Faith" - Chapter 5: "On the Border".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Francisca Aguirre Juárez sometimes does what to gain support of the local police?
(a) Gives them clothing.
(b) Pays them.
(c) Talks to them.
(d) Feeds them.

2. Why does the gangster sleeping next to Enrique in Chapter 3 whisper, "wake up?"
(a) It is time to go catch the train.
(b) A truck full of municipal police have arrived at the cemetery.
(c) They are being surrounded by migrants who wish to rob them.
(d) He wants to talk.

3. Why is one reason the people of Chiapas ARE NOT fed up with Central American migrants?
(a) They are bring disease, prostitution, and crime.
(b) They are afraid the gunfire from la migra will hit them.
(c) They are poorer than Mexicans and ignorant.
(d) They contribute to the local economy.

4. To what gang does the gangster belong that sleeps next to Enrique in Chapter 3?
(a) The Beltrán-Leyva gang.
(b) The Los Antrax gang.
(c) The Mara Salvatrucha gang.
(d) The Gulf Cartel.

5. Why does Diaz decide to help Enrique?
(a) He does it because he has a son Enrique's age.
(b) Diaz knows that burying Enrique would cost more than taking him to the local doctor.
(c) He feels like it's his calling to help migrants.
(d) He does it as a favor for Mayor Carrasco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enrique do after making it off the train?

2. How old is the gangster who sleeps next to Enrique in Chapter 3?

3. What does Villanueva do when local police conduct sweeps to find migrants?

4. Why is Enrique assaulted?

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

(see the answer key)

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