ARTICLE ACTIVITY
1. Read this article transcript of an interview with Sonia Nazario, the author of Enrique's Journey.
2. On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions: (You can read the article together and talk about the answers, but each of you needs to turn in your own answer sheet.)
a. Why didn't Sonia try to help the immigrants she met along the way? How do you feel about her decision?
b. If you had to describe Sonia's attitude towards "immigration", what would you say it is? What did you read that makes you think this.
c. What question didn't the interviewer ask Sonia that you would like her to answer? Based on all that you know about her, how do you think she might answer this question?
d. Why do you think some call the train that the migrants travel atop "The Train of Death"?
e. What does Sonia say is the most impressive lesson she learned from engaging in this research project? What have you learned so far from reading this book and this interview?