Monday, December 3, 2007

due 12-7-07 12-3-07 monday Reading chapter 1 QUESTIONS

DUE 12-7 -07 FRIDAY

Chapter 1
The Boy Left Behind
Pg. 3 - 7


Who are the main characters in this chapter?


Have you ever been in a position where you knew something bad was going to happen similar to Enrique’s position?


Do you support Lourdes decision? Why or why not?


Do you think she will come back? Why or why not?


Predict how Enrique’s attitude will change after he realizes his mother is gone.


How many children enter the U.S. illegally each year?


State some reasons of why children travel to America.


Give examples of how dangerous the travel to America is.


How young are some of those children who are willing to travel alone?



Chaper 1
Confusion
Pg. 7 - 23

With who is Enrique and Belky left with after their mother leaves?

How does Lourdes get to America?

Do you think that Enrique’s father is a good role model? Why or Why not?

What types of jobs does Lourdes start off with in America?

How is Enrique affected now that his father walked out on him?

Who does the father blame?

How does Belky feel about her mother being gone? (Think about mother’s day)

Instead of going to school, what does Enrique do during the day?

How does Enrique celebrate his B-day?

What problems does Lourdes “Unintentionally” get into?

What type of boyfriend does Lourdes have?

Lourdes is tricked by Gloria Patel for her money, is this the first time?

How does Enrique find out about the trains?

What are smugglers? What are the good and bad sides of hiring one?

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