Plot
Figurative Language
Character Analysis
Vocabulary
This and That
100
Who does Victor run into at the Plaza de Torres?

Who is Rico?

100
She was as quite as a mouse.
Simile
100
who did Rico get his money from
Ricos oldest brother Reynaldo
100

The place where Victor seeks guidance.

What is El Cristo Rey?

100

The name of the leader of the drug smuggling operation? 

Who is Jarra or Mosquito?

200

Rico finds a way (a job) for them to cross the border.

What is a mule runner?

200
The car went "Beep Beep"
Onomatopeia
200
Why does Ricos family have no more money
Because the crop prices are being lowered
200

The picture on the card Victor carries in his pocket.

Who is the Virgin of Guadalupe?

200

Why doesn't Rico go on the rescue helicopter?

What is he doesn't want to leave his friend behind.

300

This person decides to give them a ride to Tucson.

Who is Hansen?

300
Please pass the plate of perfect, plump, pasta and pink punch politely
Alliteration
300
What is another name for Coyotes
Polleros
300

The animal Victor sees and Hansen has been tracking.

What is a jaguar?

300

The method Victor uses to keep Jarra and the mule at bay.

What is throwing bolders down the mountain.

400

Rico is sad and disappointed in Tuscon. Why?

What is Reynaldo isn't there.

400
She is a walking dictionary
Metaphor
400
Who did Victor make friends with on the train
Julio
400

The reason Victor is risking his life to get to America to work.

What is to send money home for his family.

400
The thought that gets Victor to leap the ledge.

His family or Chuy.

500

Victor is disappointed when they read La Perra Flacco. Why?

What is Miguel isn't there.

500
Gentle breezes stroked our faces
Personification
500
where did Victor hide in the truck
In the toolbox
500

The reason Rico is trying to cross the border is to get work.

What is to live the American Dream.

500

Another name for migrant workers who cross the border.

Who are wets or majados