TDH L11 Competition

In paragraph 2, the author most likely notes the rooms were “cheap” in order to –

• Emphasize that while Jesús was impoverished, Maradona was quite wealthy.

• Highlight the economic struggles both men faced in their native country.

• Imply that Jesús could have afforded a more expensive room but chose not to.

• Foreshadow the eventual death of both Jesús and Maradona while smuggling immigrants.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In paragraph 4, the author’s tone when describing the Border Patrol’s actions can best be described as –

• Animated

• Obtuse

• Bemused

• Unnatural

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In paragraph 8, Urrea’s use of imagery to describe Jesús and Maradona’s journey from El Saguaro to Wellton underscores –

• The extreme danger both men faced when crossing through an isolated part of the desert

• Jesús’s inability to make sound decisions even when faced with the possibility of death

• The seemingly routine nature of what would later become a deadly journey through the desert

• Maradona’s strong guidance and leadership for Jesús, who was more inexperienced

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In paragraph 10, the author’s tone when describing the walkers’ deaths can best be described as –

• Neutral

• Saddened

• Amused

• Exhilarated

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

According to paragraph 12, who would most likely view Border Patrol agents of Mexican descent as “turncoats”?

• White Border Patrol agents

• Hispanic residents of the United States

• Politicians and elected officials

• Coyotes and gang members

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to paragraph 13, why did Jesús dress like an immigrant wanting to permanently stay in the United States?

• He planned on quitting life as a Coyote and wanted to stay in the US long-term.

• Many of the Border Patrol agents already recognized him as a Coyote.

• If caught, he wanted to be sent back to Mexico without punishment for being a Coyote.

• He genuinely respected the Border Patrol and wanted to stay on their good side.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Based on paragraph 17, which word best describes Urrea’s tone towards Jesús and Maradona?

• Judgmental

• Stubborn

• Empathetic

• Furious

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6