Characters
Transportation
This and That
Places
Misc.
100
The main character?
Who is Victor
100
When Victor first began his journey he took what mode of transportation?
What is a bus
100
The author uses this word let us know what time of day the setting takes place, but also evokes a feeling of things to come.
What is dusk
100
Victor is heading for?
What is El Norte or the United States
100
What did Rico keep his coyote money in?
What is a jar
200
Victor's best friend
Who is Rico
200
Victor tied himself to this mode of transportation
What is La Bestia or the train
200

The statue that symbolizes Victor's faith that is referred to throughout the book.

What is El Cristo Rey?

200
Victor is from
What is Los Arboles
200
What is the cause of Victor needing to cross the border?
What is corn prices falling
300
The boy Victor met on the train
Who is Julio
300
This is a path that some immigrants take however it is often protected by gangs of children.
What is the storm tunnels
300

Victors favorite dessert.

What is chocolate covered bananas?

300
The city located close to Los Arboles where the Suburbans are manufactured
What is Silao
300
Julio's hair looks like this animal
What is a porcupine
400
Victor's younger brother
Who is Chuy
400
These persons will lead you across the border for a price
What is a coyote
400
Rico mentions Victor is cautious. What animal does this refer to in the book?
What is a turtle
400
Because of Victor's features, people think he is from
What is Guatemala
400
Near the tunnels a Julio and Victor encounter a gang. WHat was around their mouths?
What is gold paint
500
The lobo
Who Miguel or Sleepy Eye
500

The desert is the last resort for many immigrants. How many days can it take to walk across the desert?

What is 3-7days

500

The proverbs mentioned in the book are reminders to Victor of his who? -

What is Victor's father

500
Victor lies to Julio and tells him he is from
What is Chiapas
500

What is the young man's name who was overcharged for tacos?

Who is Hector

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