84 pages 2 hours read

Will Hobbs

Crossing the Wire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. B (Various chapters)

2. A (Chapter 1)

3. D (Various chapters)

4. C (Various chapters)

5. D (Chapter 3)

6. B (Various chapters)

7.  C (Various chapters)

8. A (Various chapters)

9. B (Various chapters)

10. D (Various chapters)

11. B (Various chapters)

12. A (Chapter 28)

13. D (Various chapters)

14. B (Various chapters)

15. C (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Although what Julio and Victor are doing is illegal, they do not want to be involved in an activity that would be harmful to others or that has a higher risk of getting them arrested or imprisoned. This addition to the novel illustrates Julio and Victor’s strong morals despite their illegal activity and highlights the assertion that not all undocumented immigrants cross the border with bad intentions. (Various chapters)

2. Rico’s mother expresses concern about Rico joining Reynaldo because Reynaldo is involved in illegal activity in the United States. When Rico arrives at Reynaldo’s home, he learns his brother has been selling cars illegally and Reynaldo’s son has been arrested after a high-speed chase. Rico’s mother’s concerns seem founded given Rico’s propensity for adventure. (Various chapters)

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