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How does Enrique make money to buy a phone card?
How does Enrique make money to buy a phone card?
Enrique was earning money by washing cars across the street from a taco shop.
Why must Enrique call Honduras first?
Why must Enrique call Honduras first?
Enrique has to call Honduras first because he lost the number of his mother, so he has to call his grandma to get her number.
Who helps Enrique cross the border into the United States?
Who helps Enrique cross the border into the United States?
- His grandmother
- El Tiríndaro (correct)
- A local priest
- Diana's father
During Enrique's most recent telephone call to Lourdes, he discovers that she is in which state?
During Enrique's most recent telephone call to Lourdes, he discovers that she is in which state?
List two ways youngsters from Central America and Mexico keep their family's contact information.
List two ways youngsters from Central America and Mexico keep their family's contact information.
What does Enrique decide to do to earn enough money to buy telephone cards?
What does Enrique decide to do to earn enough money to buy telephone cards?
Who is El Tiríndaro and list the three ways he earns his money.
Who is El Tiríndaro and list the three ways he earns his money.
Why is El Tiríndaro known as a patero (pato - duck)?
Why is El Tiríndaro known as a patero (pato - duck)?
Describe Enrique's tattoo.
Describe Enrique's tattoo.
Explain the reasoning why people either strongly support or strongly oppose Padre Leo.
Explain the reasoning why people either strongly support or strongly oppose Padre Leo.
What is Enrique's plan to get to the US?
What is Enrique's plan to get to the US?
What is the tattoo Enrique-Lourdes symbolic of?
What is the tattoo Enrique-Lourdes symbolic of?
Who is El Tirindaro?
Who is El Tirindaro?
What job does Enrique take so he can raise money while in Nuevo Laredo?
What job does Enrique take so he can raise money while in Nuevo Laredo?
Why is Enrique stuck in Nuevo Laredo?
Why is Enrique stuck in Nuevo Laredo?
Where does Enrique finally get to make his phone call?
Where does Enrique finally get to make his phone call?
How does chapter 5 end?
How does chapter 5 end?
What is his setback to calling his mother?
What is his setback to calling his mother?
What is the name of the camp?
What is the name of the camp?
How many paces did he make for washing cars?
How many paces did he make for washing cars?
Who made the tattoo for him?
Who made the tattoo for him?
Why doesn't Enrique have Lourdes' phone number?
Why doesn't Enrique have Lourdes' phone number?
Why does El Tirindaro let Enrique stay in the migrant camp for free?
Why does El Tirindaro let Enrique stay in the migrant camp for free?
What does Enrique do with the first phone card he was able to buy?
What does Enrique do with the first phone card he was able to buy?
Why is Lourdes concerned about Enrique having left Honduras?
Why is Lourdes concerned about Enrique having left Honduras?
How did the kids save his phone number for their mothers?
How did the kids save his phone number for their mothers?
How many paces does Enrique need to get a phone card to call his mom?
How many paces does Enrique need to get a phone card to call his mom?
How many phone cards does he need to call his mom?
How many phone cards does he need to call his mom?
Who helped Enrique to sell clothes?
Who helped Enrique to sell clothes?
How did Enrique lose a phone card?
How did Enrique lose a phone card?
What did he do when he felt fear, loneliness, and hunger?
What did he do when he felt fear, loneliness, and hunger?
Why didn't Enrique cross the river?
Why didn't Enrique cross the river?
What did Enrique do when he lost a right shoe?
What did Enrique do when he lost a right shoe?
Who helped with immigration?
Who helped with immigration?
What does the Enrique-Lourdes Tattoo symbolize?
What does the Enrique-Lourdes Tattoo symbolize?
Where does Lourdes say she is in chapter 5?
Where does Lourdes say she is in chapter 5?
What does Enrique need to call his mom and how much does it cost?
What does Enrique need to call his mom and how much does it cost?
What does Enrique do on Mother's Day?
What does Enrique do on Mother's Day?
What happens on May 19th, 2000?
What happens on May 19th, 2000?
Study Notes
Enrique's Journey and Struggles
- Enrique earns money by washing cars near a taco shop to buy phone cards.
- He loses his mother’s phone number, necessitating a call to his grandmother for help.
- Enrique interacts with six people at the border who share their experiences and assist him.
Key Characters and Actions
- El Tiríndaro is a smuggler known for his expertise in crossing borders without failure.
- Enrique calls Lourdes in North Carolina and learns about her location.
- Enrique chooses to work at a car wash to raise money for phone cards and his eventual journey.
Survival and Support
- Young migrants often keep contact information on paper or written in Bibles, highlighting their precarious situations.
- El Tiríndaro engages in smuggling, tattooing, and petty theft as means of income.
- Padre Leo is a local priest who offers unconditioned help to immigrants, causing mixed opinions among the community.
Tattoos and Symbolism
- Enrique has a tattoo combining his and Lourdes' names, representing his desire to connect with her.
- The tattoo signifies Enrique's wish for closeness with his mother as he struggles with emotions of fear, loneliness, and hunger.
Communication Challenges
- Enrique’s setback in contacting his mother stems from him forgetting her number due to a robbery.
- He requires two phone cards, costing a total of 100 pesos, to reach her.
- When initially obtaining phone cards, he sells one to buy food, showcasing his dire situation.
Daily Life in Nuevo Laredo
- In Nuevo Laredo, he stays in a migrant camp led by El Tiríndaro, who allows him to stay for free in hopes of future work.
- Enrique helps sell clothes in the camp, aided by El Tiríndaro.
Emotional and Physical Challenges
- On May 19th, 2000, Enrique finds a way to call for help through Padre Leo, reflecting the community's support for migrants.
- After losing a shoe, Enrique adapts by wearing mismatched shoes, highlighting his resourcefulness.
- Overwhelmed by his struggles, he turns to sniffing glue to cope with his situation.
Significant Dates and Events
- Enrique takes a tattoo on Mother's Day, symbolizing his longing for Lourdes and celebrating their bond.
- The conditions faced by Enrique and other migrants illustrate the harsh realities of their journey to reunite with family.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 5 of Enrique's story. This quiz covers key events and characters as Enrique strives to connect with his family. Prepare to recall important details about his journey and the people who assist him.
