Crossing the Wire

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the meaning of the novel’s title, Crossing the Wire?

A) It describes the characters’ desire to escape their circumstances.

B) It refers to the journey to cross the US-Mexico border.

C) It metaphorically refers to Victor’s journey and development.

D) t is derived from a moment in the novel when the characters cross a fence.

2. Why did Victor receive the nickname Turtle?

A) Victor is believed to be overly cautious and slow.

B) It describes Victor’s shy and careful nature.

C) It refers to crossing the border into the United States.

D) It explains Victor’s reluctance to enjoy life.

3. What does the jaguar or tigre represent in the novel?

A) Victor’s reincarnated father

B) Those who are hunted by the Border Patrol

C) Fear of Victor’s new adventure in the US

D) Strength from home and family

4. Which of the following is the best comparison between Rico and Victor’s characters?

A) Rico and Victor are friends because they have similar characteristics.

B) Victor is intelligent and shy, while Rico is reckless and boisterous.

C) Rico is outgoing and adventurous, while Victor is careful and cautious.

D) Victor has endurance, while Rico gives up easily.

5. Which best describes the novel’s theme of Globalization and the Changing World Economy?