DUE FRIDAY 12-14-07
“One” — This chapter introduces the characteristics of Enrique that readers will encounter throughout the book — his shyness, his affection for his mother, his inability to understand why his mother leaves him. This chapter also traces Lourdes’ (Enrique’s mother) decision to leave for America and her early experiences in California. In this section of the text, readers see Enrique’s rebellion against the relatives with whom he lives in Honduras and Enrique’s desire to make his own journey to follow his mother.
8. Approximately how many illegal immigrants enter the United States annually?
9. In what Central American country do Lourdes and Enrique live?
10. On what date does Enrique’s mother leave him?
11. Approximately how many children enter the United States each year illegally and without their parents?
12. What is the name of Enrique’s father?
13. What are some of Lourde’s early jobs in California?
14. Why is becoming a nanny difficult for Lourdes?
15. What is the name of Enrique’s sister?
16. With whom does Enrique’s sister live?
17. Why does Enrique end up leaving his father’s home?
18. How does Lourdes lose most of the money she has saved to try to bring her children to her?
19. What negative habits does Enrique develop in his mother’s absence?
20. How does Enrique feel about living with Uncle Marco?
21. Why does Enrique’s relationship with Marco end?
22. At fifteen, Enrique returns to live with whom?
23. What is the name of Enrique’s girlfriend?
24. Initially, what things does Enrique do to win his girlfriend’s affection?
25. With whom does Enrique first try to head north?
26. How does Enrique’s first attempt end?
27. What event precipitates Enrique’s leaving for “el Norte” for good?
28. On what date does Enrique leave his grandmother’s house to begin his journey?
29. What possessions does Enrique take with him?
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