La Linea

How does spending the night at the mercado influence the plot of the story?

• a. The robbery scares the siblings into turning around and going home

• b. Colmillo and his gang take ALL of the money Miguel and Elena have

• c. It forces the siblings to call Mamá and Papá who end up sending them more money.

• d. It forces the siblings to call Juanito, and that conversation influences the decision to continue their journey to the border.

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The Latin word crepare, meaning “crack,” helps the reader understand that crevice on page 7 means --

• a. snap

• b. rock

• c. bang

• d. opening

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Why is Abuelita’s medallion important to the story?

• a. It represents Miguel’s faith in and devotion to Christ.

• b. It symbolizes the protection Abuelita has provided to Miguel throughout his life.

• c. It symbolizes Abuelita’s past relationships.

• d. It represents the wealth that Miguel’s family possesses.

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Which of these best describes Miguel’s internal conflict in the story?

• a. He argues with Elena for her having followed him onto the bus.

• b. He doesn’t get along with Juanito, Don Clemente’s nephew.

• c. La migra chase him, Elena, and Javi off of the mata gente.

• d. He feels resentment toward Papá for letting pride keep them apart.

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The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into --

• a. Elena’s feelings about growing up without her mother.

• b. Abuelita’s sadness in saying goodbye to Miguel.

• c. Miguel’s feelings about his experience crossing the border.

• d. Papa’s reasons for not taking the money from Don Clemente.

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Miguel’s initial interaction with El Plomero in Chapter 24 contributes to the plot by --

• a. explaining that Juanito has been in touch with El Plomero

• b. showing that Miguel trusts people too easily

• c. proving that Don Clemente is actually still alive

• d. showing that on a dangerous journey, you must be careful who you trust

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The simile, "The other mata gente hoppers, most of them young, children really, perched on the cars in front of us, like little birds on a limb riding out a storm" gives the reader the idea of...

• a. endurance

• b. lethargy

• c. isolation

• d. immaturity

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Read this sentence from the novel, "I thought I’d find the real Miguel, the one I thought I couldn’t be in Mexico, once I crossed la línea". Based on these sentences, the reader can infer that Miguel --

• a. knows he will be completely satisfied with his new life.

• b. thinks crossing the border changed his personality

• c. assumes the U.S. makes people better

• d. understands that crossing the border didn’t change his existence

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Which event from the story shows Elena’s attitude about traveling with Javi is different from Miguel’s?

• a. when the siblings escape Morales and go to the Mercado

• b. when the siblings board the mata gente with Javi

• c. when the trio meet with El Plomero to get their supplies for the trip

• d. when Elena pays for a ride with the old Indian couple

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What is the best summary of the novel?

• a. Fifteen-year-old Miguel leaves his rancho deep in Mexico to migrate to California across la linea, the border. He takes his sister, Elena, with him on the trip. The siblings endure hardships and danger on their journey, like being robbed by Colmillo and riding the mata gente.

• b. Fifteen-year-old Miguel leaves his rancho deep in Mexico to migrate to California across la linea, the border. His plans change suddenly when his younger sister Elena follows him. The siblings endure hardships and danger on their journey. Ten years later, the two are in different places and the idea of la linea has layers of meaning.

• c. Fifteen-year-old Miguel leaves his rancho deep in Mexico to migrate to California across la linea, the border. His plans change suddenly when his younger sister Elena follows him. The siblings endure hardships and danger on their journey. Their friend Javi died in the desert but helped them successfully make it to America.

• d. Fifteen-year-old Miguel leaves his rancho deep in Mexico to migrate to California across la linea, the border. Abuelita gives Miguel her medallion for protection. His plans change suddenly when his younger sister Elena follows him. The siblings endure hardships and danger on their journey. Ten years later, the two are in different places and the idea of la linea has layers of meaning.

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