Sunday, December 16, 2007

12-17-07 Chapter questions

“Two” — This chapter begins with Enrique’s seventh attempt to reach America. He is battered and bloody. The chapter reviews Enrique’s first six attempts and fills in the details of this attempt that led to Enrique’s injuries. After getting medical treatment, Enrique hitches a ride with a man who turns out to be an off-duty immigration officer. The chapter ends with Enrique being sent back to Honduras.

  1. Pick out 5 new voc from this chapter, it can be any but please include the page number

Provide Book sentence, DEFINE & your own sentence, no pictures

2. When Enrique is attacked and injured, who helps him?


3.What is the attitude of many Mexicans toward Enrique and other Central Americans?

4. What often is the attitude of the police with whom Enrique has encounters?

5. What is the primary mode of travel for immigrants passing through Mexico?
6. Discuss the attitudes toward immigrants and immigration Lourdes and Enrique encounter in Honduras, Mexico, and the United States. Do those attitudes differ even within different parts of each country?
7. Summarize Enrique’s early attempts. Why does each fail?

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