Enrique Chapter 5

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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?

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?

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?

North Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

List two ways youngsters from Central America and Mexico keep their family's contact information.

On pieces of paper or written in their Bibles. Signup and view all the answers

What does Enrique decide to do to earn enough money to buy telephone cards?

To work at a car wash. Signup and view all the answers

Who is El Tiríndaro and list the three ways he earns his money.

Smuggling people, tattooing, and petty theft. Signup and view all the answers

Why is El Tiríndaro known as a patero (pato - duck)?

He has never failed and can cross expertly. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Enrique's tattoo.

It says 'Enrique' and 'Lourdes' so close that it looks like one name above his belly button. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the reasoning why people either strongly support or strongly oppose Padre Leo.

His decision to unconditionally help immigrants regardless of the immigrant's bad behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is Enrique's plan to get to the US?

To get his mother to hire El Tiríndaro as his smuggler. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tattoo Enrique-Lourdes symbolic of?

He decides he wants a tattoo of his own name and his mother's to celebrate. Signup and view all the answers

Who is El Tirindaro?

The leader of the river camp Enrique is staying at, smuggler, eventually Enrique's smuggler. Signup and view all the answers

What job does Enrique take so he can raise money while in Nuevo Laredo?

Washing cars. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Enrique stuck in Nuevo Laredo?

He cannot remember his mother's phone number. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Enrique finally get to make his phone call?

At the church. Signup and view all the answers

How does chapter 5 end?

Enrique calling Lourdes, Lourdes will pay $1,200 for El Tiríndaro to smuggle him to North Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

What is his setback to calling his mother?

He lost her phone number. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the camp?

Nuevo Laredo. Signup and view all the answers

How many paces did he make for washing cars?

60 paces. Signup and view all the answers

Who made the tattoo for him?

El Tiríndaro. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Enrique have Lourdes' phone number?

The gang members who attacked him stole it and threw it away. Signup and view all the answers

Why does El Tirindaro let Enrique stay in the migrant camp for free?

El Tirindaro hopes Enrique will use him as a smuggler when he is finally able to afford one. Signup and view all the answers

What does Enrique do with the first phone card he was able to buy?

Sells it so he can buy food. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Lourdes concerned about Enrique having left Honduras?

Diana's father disappeared while traveling through Mexico and she fears he's dead. Signup and view all the answers

How did the kids save his phone number for their mothers?

They put their mother's phone number in a waistband or their shoe. Signup and view all the answers

How many paces does Enrique need to get a phone card to call his mom?

50 paces. Signup and view all the answers

How many phone cards does he need to call his mom?

He needs 2 phone cards. Signup and view all the answers

Who helped Enrique to sell clothes?

El Tirindaro. Signup and view all the answers

How did Enrique lose a phone card?

He sold it to get food. Signup and view all the answers

What did he do when he felt fear, loneliness, and hunger?

He began to sniff glue again. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Enrique cross the river?

Because he can't swim. Signup and view all the answers

What did Enrique do when he lost a right shoe?

He wore two left shoes. Signup and view all the answers

Who helped with immigration?

Pedro Leo. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Enrique-Lourdes Tattoo symbolize?

How he wants to be close with his mom again. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Lourdes say she is in chapter 5?

North Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

What does Enrique need to call his mom and how much does it cost?

Needs 2 phone cards = 100 pesos. Signup and view all the answers

What does Enrique do on Mother's Day?

Get a tattoo that says 'Enrique-Lourdes' and uses one of his 2 phone cards for food. Signup and view all the answers

What happens on May 19th, 2000?

Enrique goes to Pedro Leo, a kind local priest, because he knows he allows migrants to use the phone in the church. Signup and view all the answers

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.