Let's Go On A Journey With The Sparrows

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Lets Go On A Journey With The Sparrows - Quiz

Nailed into a crate in the back of a truck, a girl and her siblings endure a terrifying and torturous journey across the U. S. Border and then north to Chicago. Let's go on a journey with the sparrows!

Questions and Answers

1.

How old is Maria?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  17
- D.
  
  12
Correct Answer
B. 15
2.

When was "Journey of the Sparrows" published?
- A.
  
  2002
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
A. 2002

Explanation
"Journey of the Sparrows" was published in 2002.

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3.

What country are Maria and her siblings originally from?
- A.
  
  Brazil
- B.
  
  Mexico
- C.
  
  El Salvador
- D.
  
  Venezuela
Correct Answer
C. El Salvador

Explanation
Maria and her siblings are originally from El Salvador.

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4.

Which U.S. city do Maria and her siblings travel to?
- A.
  
  Detroit
- B.
  
  New York City
- C.
  
  Nashville
- D.
  
  Chicago
Correct Answer
D. Chicago

Explanation
Maria and her siblings travel to Chicago.

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5.

Which country is Maria's mother currently residing in?
- A.
  
  Mexico
- B.
  
  El Salvador
- C.
  
  Columbia
- D.
  
  Brazil
Correct Answer
A. Mexico

Explanation
Maria's mother is currently residing in Mexico.

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6.

What medical condition does Julia have while enroute to the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Asthma
- B.
  
  Pregnancy
- C.
  
  Depression
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Pregnancy

Explanation
Julia has pregnancy while enroute to the U.S. This means that she is expecting a baby and is in the state of being pregnant.

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7.

Who was the author of "Journey of the Sparrows"?
- A.
  
  Lily Smith Ray
- B.
  
  Fran Leeper Buss
- C.
  
  Kelly Jo Matthews
- D.
  
  Monica Letang Rosetti
Correct Answer
B. Fran Leeper Buss

Explanation
Fran Leeper Buss is the author of "Journey of the Sparrows."

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8.

What was the theme of this book?
- A.
  
  Love conquers all
- B.
  
  Achieving the American dream
- C.
  
  Seeking independence
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above
9.

How did Maria get into the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Nailed into a crate in the back of a truck
- B.
  
  Changing identities and crossing into the U.S. border
- C.
  
  Hiding in cargo on a plane
- D.
  
  Taking a boat that traveled overnight into the U.S. docks
Correct Answer
A. Nailed into a crate in the back of a truck
10.

What happened to Maria's father?
- A.
  
  He is still in their native country
- B.
  
  He was killed
- C.
  
  They never knew him
- D.
  
  He was already in the U.S.
Correct Answer
B. He was killed