Why are the workers in the "tomato scene" afraid of "La Migra?"
-La Migra will arrest them.
-La Migra will deport them - will send them back to Mexico or wherever they came from.
200
Who does Carlitos live with at the beginning of the film?
his grandmother
200
immigration police
La Migra
200
I'm scared.
Tengo miedo!
200
What is one difference between San Pedro and LA?
Pollution, more technology,people are more busy.
200
Why do you think Rosario's employer (the older woamn with the large house) can get away with being rude to her?
If Rosario complains, the woman could turn her in to the police and say she is illegal. So Rosario has to put up with it.
300
What is Carlitos' dream?
To be with his mom in L.A.
300
person that brings over immigrant
coyote.
300
I'm in a rush.
Tengo prisa.
300
Why does Rosa feel dissapointed in the USA?
She's not really around alot of North American people, her job is tough, she feels lonely, she's anxious the migra will catch her.
300
How does Enrique's character change over time?
He begins to feel closer to Carlitos and wants to help him more. He makes the decision to give himself up to the police so that Carlitos can run away.
400
Why does Rosario feel conflicted about marrying Paco?
She doesn't really love him but she wants the benefits of being a citizen ( like bringing over Carlitos).
400
laundromat
lavandería
400
I'm right.
Tengo razón.
400
Why does Enrique get angry at Nacha?
He feels frustrated about the situation. Should he stay and take care of his sister or should he go to Chicago?
400
Why do Paco and Martha go to Doña Carmen's office? What do they want to do and why?
They go to her office to offer to bring people across the US-Mexico border. They want to sneak people across the border in exchange for money. They plan to use the money to pay Paco's college tuition.
500
What are the four things surrounding Rosario at the phone booth?
-laundromat (lavandería)
-pizza place (pizzería)
-party store (tienda para fiestas)
-mural (mural)
500
meatballs
albóndigas
500
I'm embarresed.
Tengo vergüenza.
500
Has the immigrant experience changed much since "El Norte" was created?
Make up answer
500
What kinds of experiences did the mariachis sing about in the van?
-leaving home
-crossing the border to be with family and the ones you love
-making sacrifices
-not being afraid