Narrator's Emotions and Identity

The narrator describes their first day of release, feeling both free and nervous as they travel by bus towards the border. As they approach the checkpoint, tension rises due to the risk of being recognized by the guardia. A close call occurs when the bus is stopped, but the narrator manages to avoid detection. Finally, the narrator experiences an emotional reunion with their daughter, Nikita, after escaping prison.

What emotion does the narrator primarily feel as they board the bus?

• Disbelief

• Fear

• Anger

• Excitement

Why does the narrator feel increasingly nervous as they approach the border?

• They are afraid of heights

• They are running out of time

• The journey becomes more dangerous

• They forgot their passport

What is the narrator's main concern at the checkpoint?

• Their luggage being searched

• Being recognized by the guards

• Missing the bus

• Losing their passport

How does the bus driver help the narrator avoid detection?

• By saying they don't speak Spanish

• By bribing the guard

• By claiming they are asleep

• By hiding them under a seat

What is the narrator's reaction after successfully passing the checkpoint?

• They feel guilty

• They feel protected by guardian angels

• They feel indifferent

• They feel regretful

What realization does the narrator have upon seeing their daughter?

• Their daughter has not changed

• Their daughter is angry with them

• Their daughter has grown and changed

• Their daughter does not recognize them

How does the daughter initially respond to the narrator's introduction?

• She immediately recognizes them

• She asks if they are her mother

• She starts crying

• She runs away

What does the narrator tell their daughter about their identity?

• They are her teacher

• They are her friend

• They are her mother

• They are a stranger

What is the narrator's final sentiment towards their daughter?

• They feel disconnected

• They want to leave again

• They are unsure of their relationship

• They will always be her mother

What does the narrator feel about their escape?

• They regret it

• They feel it was justified

• They are indifferent

• They wish they were caught