1.Describe Chiapas. How is it different from other places Enrique travels? Chiapas is a very dangerous place to be it is filled with corrupt cops and full of gangsters. The people there are mean and they don’t like migrants.
2.What dangers does Enrique face on his journey? He always faces the dangers of falling from the train into the tracks or of being killed by one of the gangsters.
3.Why is it not a good idea to sleep on the train? The movements of the train can send you off the train easily which could mean instant death. Also, it is easier for officials and migras to catch the migrants.
4.Olga Sanchez Martinez is one of the people along Enrique’s route. How is she different from those who try to hurt Enrique? Olga is one of the very few people who are described in the book as compassionate and helpful. She helps those who need help even though she can barely pay for their medical attentions. She mostly begs for thing to help those who are hurt.
5.Trace the different names given to the train. What does each name reveal about the journey? Many different names are given to the train depending on what people view it as.
6.The gangs aboard the trains are portrayed in both a positive and negative light. How? Some of the gangs are made to seem good because it is true that with their friendship people gain protection. Yet many are bad too because they hurt others and rival gangs can also hurt you if you hang out with their rivals.
7.How is Oaxaca different? Oaxaca is very different than the southern part of Mexico. The people in Oaxaca are very friendly and caring and giving.
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