Category 1
What was the animal that killed migrants trying to cross the border?
A rattlesnake
Who was kidnapped?
Ruben
What did Delmar recommend for people who had conflicts with their boss?
Trying to calmly discuss the problem to find a solution.
The term for someone who sneaks people across the Mexican-American border?
Coyote
Protection or safety, or a protected and safe place, given esp. to someone who has left a country or place for political reasons
Asylum
In Chapter 14, migrants share their experience getting this type of documentation that helps them gain more independence and feel less isolated.
A driver's license
Who thanked god for the challenges they faced?
Guadalupe
What obstacle did Ruben face while trying to cross the border?
He was kidnapped by the coyotes who were helping him cross the border.
What did Carlos struggle with the most?
His drinking problem
Where is Delmar from?
Chiapas, Mexico
What was the name of the first chapter?
"A New Kind of Work": The Story of Delmar
Who disappeared without a trace at the end of Ch. 2?
Jose
Why was Juana's heart split in two?
Her daughter still lives in Mexico and she lives in Vermont with her husband and son.
How did Guadalupe cross the border?
She crossed the border by car.
Music. He's in a band.
What group does Ponciano join?
Migrant Justice
Which character had an extra finger?
Pablo
Why didn't many of the migrants leave work very much?
They were afraid to get caught.
Why wasn't Felix able to go to Alejandro's games?
They were afraid that Felix would be caught by the border police.
What does Felix mean when he says that Alejandro "wishes for two Alejandros"?
Alejandro wants to stay in the US and he wants to go with his father to Mexico.
(Any team may answer) Who was the 6th name on the special thanks list?
Vermont Community Foundation
What was the name of the town that Carlos lived in?
Burlington, VT
Why didn't Daniel feel accepted in Mexio?
Daniel didn't feel accepted because he couldn't express how he felt without his family and people around him be disappointed. He was also being bullied for being gay.
What does the Migrant Justice organization do?
Advocates for migrant workers and holds events for to build community. Their goal is to allow the voices of migrant workers to be heard.
How is language power?
If you can communicate, you can advocate for your rights and stand up for yourself. Language allows you to stay well-informed.