Understanding Immigration and Its Impacts

Diane Guerrero shares her personal story of family separation due to immigration policies, highlighting the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in the U.S. She explains key immigration terms and the impact of policies on families and communities. Guerrero advocates for immigrant rights and emphasizes the importance of community support and hope for change.

What was the primary fear that the author and her family faced regarding their immigration status?

• Being deported back to Colombia

• Losing their jobs

• Facing language barriers

• Not being able to vote

What does the term 'documented' refer to in the context of immigration?

• Being born in the U.S.

• Having a job in the U.S.

• Owning property in the U.S.

• Having legal documents to live in the U.S.

What is one of the privileges granted to immigrants who achieve citizenship?

• Free education

• Free healthcare

• The right to vote

• Guaranteed employment

What is the role of ICE in the immigration process?

• To provide legal assistance to immigrants

• To enforce immigration laws and detain undocumented individuals

• To offer language classes to immigrants

• To help immigrants find jobs

What emotional impact does the fear of deportation have on families?

• It causes excitement

• It leads to a sense of security

• It creates panic and anxiety

• It results in happiness

Why does the author prefer the term 'undocumented' over 'illegal immigrant'?

• It is easier to pronounce

• It is a legal term

• It sounds more formal

• It is more respectful and accurate

What does the author suggest is a common misconception about the immigration system?

• It is easy to understand

• It only affects immigrants

• It affects everyone in the country

• It is irrelevant to daily life

What impact does the author hope her story will have on others?

• To promote her book

• To offer healing and understanding to those in similar situations

• To provide a historical account

• To entertain readers

How does the author describe the community among Latin American immigrants in her neighborhood?

• Competitive

• Non-existent

• Strong and supportive

• Weak and divided

What action do immigrants, citizens, and activists take against strict immigration policies?

• They petition for a path to citizenship

• They leave the country

• They comply without question

• They ignore the policies