The following sentences are from the book, “Enrique’s Journey,” pp. 19-50. Explain each
sentence with background information and add important details from the story that is related
to the sentence. Please write your comments in your own words.
1. Sentence: I thought I was going to die.
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2. Sentence: The sixth: He nearly succeeded.
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3. Sentence: Enrique wheezes, coughs, and gasps for air.
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4. Sentence: Enrique does. It is a costly mistake.
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5. Sentence: In Chiapas, do not trust anyone.
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6. Sentence: Some girls journeying north cut off their hair, bind their breasts….
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7. Sentence: They share the burden of their loneliness.
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8. Sentence: Enrique lies flat, facedown, arms spread eagle, hoping la migra won’t see him.
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9. Sentence: If you say anything, they kill you. Better to keep your mouth shut.
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10. Sentence: “Are you crazy? You want to die along the way?”
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