La Linea Chapter 1-12

Who is telling the story?

• Miguel

• Chuy

• Elena

• Miguel's father

Who is Elena

• cousin

• older sister

• younger sister

• mother

What is La Lineá?

• a line

• a boat

• The border between United States and Mexico

• Border between the rich and the poor

What did Miguel really want for his birthday this year?

• socks

• jeans

• money

• to be rich

What did Miguel find at the edge of his bed on his birthday?

• a note from his mom

• a note from his dad

• a note from Don Clemente

• socks

Where are Miguel's parents

• New York

• La Linea

• California

• Texas

How many siblings does Miguel have? (***hint: Miguel made reference to this in the beginning of the book)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How long has Miguel been away from his parents?

• 2 years

• 7 years

• 3 years

• 12 years

Who is Don Clementé?

• a rich man that lives in San Jancito that arranges for people to cross the border using his men if they can pay his fees.

• Miguel's dad's best friend

• His uncle

• A man who once tried to cross the border but got turned back and now he feels that he has to help everyone who wants to cross

What were the two possessions that Chuy and Lalo gave to Miguel before he left?

• a knife and soccer jersey

• money and a rosary

• jeans and socks

• nothing