Solito - Chapter 4 Quiz

What does the coyote instruct the group to do at the first checkpoint?

Question Answer Choices Hide their documents to avoid suspicion. Talk to the soldiers and act friendly. Stay silent and avoid making eye contact. Pretend to be asleep to avoid answering questions.

What happens when Javier and his group arrive at the one-story building on April 29?

Question Answer Choices They are instructed to use the restroom and shower quickly before leaving by 8 a.m. They are split into smaller groups and sent to different locations. They are questioned by authorities and asked to show their documents. They are given food and water and told to rest for the day.

What do the soldiers demand the group do after yelling for them to get facedown in the dirt?

Question Answer Choices Empty all of their pockets and give them their money. Sing the national anthem. Hand over their identification documents. Write down their home addresses.

How does the coyote instruct the group to hitchhike to Acapulco?

Question Answer Choices By offering money to passing drivers. By pretending to be injured. By waving a white flag for help. Using Patricia and the children to garner sympathy.

What does Javier do when the soldiers point their guns at him and his companions?

Question Answer Choices He raises his hands. He runs away. He starts to cry. He closes his eyes.

What does Javier do to try to get rid of the gasoline taste in his mouth?

Question Answer Choices He brushes his teeth twice. He drinks a lot of water. He chews on mint leaves. He rinses his mouth with soap.

What does the coyote do when the soldiers demand money from the group?

Question Answer Choices He tries to bribe the soldiers with food instead. He refuses and argues with the soldiers. He tells the group to run away. He agrees to the terms after one man is hit hard in the head with a gun.

Why does the coyote remind the group to be quiet and avoid talking to anyone at the bus station?

Question Answer Choices To keep from getting separated. To avoid drawing attention to themselves. To avoid getting lost in the crowd. To listen for important announcements.

What do the soldiers demand the group do after removing them from the bus?

Question Answer Choices Hand over all their food and water. Throw their backpacks out and kneel next to them. Sit quietly and wait for further instructions. Line up and show their documents.

What new identity is given to Javier at the bus station?

Question Answer Choices Patricia is his 'aunt' and Carla is his 'cousin'. Patricia is his 'teacher' and Carla is his 'classmate'. Patricia is his 'mother' and Carla is his 'sister'. Patricia is his 'neighbor' and Carla is his 'friend'.