Crossing the Border: A Journey of Determination

The narrator describes their journey of crossing a bridge to the Brazilian side, initially planning to take a bus but facing passport checks. Unable to board, they decide to cross the river, navigating through mud and shrubs. Despite uncertainties and risks, they swim across, feeling relieved upon reaching the other side, yet aware of the journey ahead.

What was the narrator's initial plan to cross into Brazil?

• To fly over the border

• To walk across the bridge

• To take a bus over the bridge

• To swim across the river

What obstacle did the narrator face at the bus station?

• There was a traffic jam

• They couldn't get on the bus due to passport checks

• The bus was full

• The bridge was closed

What did the narrator decide to do after being unable to board the bus?

• Wait for the next bus

• Return home

• Find a boat to cross the river

• Walk down to the riverbank to find a way across

What kind of terrain did the narrator encounter while heading to the river?

• Rocky and sandy

• Muddy and clay-like

• Grassy and smooth

• Paved and clear

What was the narrator unsure about when deciding to swim across the river?

• The depth of the river

• The presence of patrols or potential danger

• The temperature of the water

• The distance to the other side

How did the narrator feel after reaching the other side of the river?

• Relieved and accomplished

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Frustrated

What realization did the narrator have after crossing the river?

• They had lost their belongings

• They needed to find shelter immediately

• They still had a long journey ahead

• They had reached their final destination