Vocabulary
Give an example of types of journeys that can occur other than physical journeys.
Spiritual journeys, emotional journeys, coming-of-age, journeys, etc.
How many times did Enrique try and fail to reach the United States?
7 failed attempts
Choosing between definite and indefinite articles: Can I borrow ___ beach ball you brought?
A. a
B. an
C. the
True or False: Illegal immigration only became a problem when Trump was president of the United States.
False: Illegal immigration has been a problem for many decades.
What does it mean to be a "perpetrator"?
A person carrying out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
When Lourdes left for the United States who did Enrique live with for the longest amount of time?
His paternal grandmother, Maria.
Brian tripped and dropped his prized possession (; OR :) his collection of crystals
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According to an article published in March 2021, how many migrant children are in US custody (meaning they are being kept at a US facility)?
A. 500
B. 12,000
C. 14,000
D, 1 million
C. 14,000
What does it mean to be a bystander?
A person who is present but not actively taking part in a situation or event.
What is the author's name of "Enrique's Journey"?
Sonia Nazario
I spent my Saturday the best way I know how (; OR :) running around in the park with my dogs.
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According to the afterword of "Enrique's Journey", how many children live illegally in the United States?
A. 550,000
B. 1.7 million
C. 675,000
B. 1.7 million
What does it mean to be an upstander?
A person speaking or acting in support of an individual or cause, particularly someone who intervenes on behalf of a person being attacked or bullied.
What two states does Lourdes live in before Enrique's arrival?
California and North Carolina
Annie went to the Science Museum to see her favorite exhibit (, or ;) the history of space travel.
comma (,)
According to the afterword of "Enrique's Journey", how much money do immigrants send back to their families in Latin America in total each year?
A. $100 billion
B. $8 million
C. $30 billion
C. $30 billion
According to the article "What are Borders for?" how has the significances of borders changed?
Previously, borders marked sovereignty or self-determination. Now, they are security checkpoints.
What is the name of the man who sneaks Enrique across the US-Mexico border?
El Tirindaro
Choosing between definite and indefinite articles: I can’t believe I got to meet ______ NBA player.
A. a NBA player
B. an NBA player
C. the NBA player
B. an NBA player (although NBA sounds with N, it is pronounced En. Therefore, requires an instead of a.
A. Nobel prize winners
B. politicians
C. Millionaires
A. Nobel prize winners