Enrique's Journey Quiz Chapters 1 and 2

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Who is Enrique's mom?

Lourdes

Who is Enrique's sister?

Belky

Who is Enrique's dad?

Louis

Who is Enrique's paternal grandmother?

Maria Marcos Signup and view all the answers

Who is Enrique's uncle?

Uncle Marcos Signup and view all the answers

Who is Enrique's girlfriend?

María Isabel Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Lourdes' baby that she has in the US?

Diana Signup and view all the answers

How old was Enrique when his mom left?

5 years old Signup and view all the answers

Where does Enrique live?

Honduras Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lourdes leave?

Financial reasons Signup and view all the answers

When did Lourdes leave?

January 29, 1989 Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of people Enrique lived with?

Dad, paternal grandmother, Uncle Marcos, maternal grandmother Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lourdes' boyfriend that she has Diana with?

Santos (El Veloz) Signup and view all the answers

What are Santos' negative traits?

Drinks a lot and spent $2000 on a drinking spree Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ms. Patel?

An immigration agent that scammed Lourdes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main religion in Honduras?

Catholicism Signup and view all the answers

Why did Enrique leave his dad?

His dad got a girlfriend who was mean to Enrique Signup and view all the answers

Why did Enrique leave his paternal grandmother?

She died Signup and view all the answers

Why did Enrique leave Uncle Marcos?

He got shot 3 times while going to exchange money Signup and view all the answers

What is Uncle Marcos' job?

He is a money-exchanger Signup and view all the answers

Was Uncle Marcos good?

True Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about Enrique's maternal grandmother's house?

It was a 2 bedroom house with 9 people living in it Signup and view all the answers

How old was Enrique when he started getting addicted to drugs?

15 Signup and view all the answers

How old was Enrique when he first tested the train?

16 Signup and view all the answers

How many attempts has Enrique made to ride the trains to the US?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What is La Migra?

The corrupt migrant police Signup and view all the answers

What is the Rio Suchiate?

The river that makes the border between Guatemala and Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What is La Arrocera?

One of the most dangerous checkpoints in Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What did María Isabel decide to do?

Try and catch up to Enrique Signup and view all the answers

What is El Indio?

One of the most dangerous gangs on the Guatemalan side of the Mexican border Signup and view all the answers

Who is Olga Sánchez Martínez?

Shelter director in Tapachula Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Relationships

Lourdes is Enrique's mother, who left him at the age of 5 for economic reasons.
Belky is Enrique's sister, living separately from him.
Louis is Enrique's father, who got a girlfriend who was abusive towards Enrique.
Maria Marcos is Enrique's paternal grandmother, who cared for him until her death.
Uncle Marcos, also known as a money-exchanger, was shot three times, leading to Enrique's departure from his care.
María Isabel is Enrique's girlfriend, who decides to pursue him and reunite.

Family Dynamics and Background

Diana is the baby Lourdes had in the US with her boyfriend Santos, nicknamed El Veloz, known for heavy drinking and irresponsible spending.
Enrique lived with his father, paternal grandmother, Uncle Marcos, and maternal grandmother sequentially, experiencing significant changes and instability.

Migration Context

Enrique lives in Honduras and attempts to migrate to the US, highlighting challenges faced by migrants.
La Migra refers to the corrupt migration police that perpetrate exploitation.
Rio Suchiate acts as the natural border between Guatemala and Mexico, illustrating geographical migration challenges.

Enrique's journey emphasizes the financial struggles that lead to family separations and the quest for better opportunities.
Honduras' dominant religion is Catholicism, which may influence cultural aspects of the narrative.

Challenges and Struggles

Enrique faced drug addiction starting at age 15, indicating the struggles of youth amidst socioeconomic challenges.
At age 16, he attempted to ride the trains to migrate, with a total of 8 attempts documented, demonstrating the perilous nature of reaching the US.
La Arrocera is noted as one of the most dangerous checkpoints in Mexico that migrants must navigate.

Enrique's maternal grandmother's house was overcrowded, reflecting the challenges of housing and living conditions among families in poverty.
Olga Sánchez Martínez is introduced as a shelter director in Tapachula, representing the support systems available for migrants on their journey.

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