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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Land of Avocados.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hilario say would happen to any animals that were killed on the road?
(a) Wolves would eat them
(b) Someone would eat them
(c) They would rot
(d) Someone would drag them out of the road

2. What did Jesus say he'd said to a young woman when he was trying to compliment her choice of perfume?
(a) You smell good
(b) I like the way you stink
(c) Your perfume is smelly
(d) You have a good odor

3. Why were some of the men planning to head for Florida over Christmas vacation?
(a) Because they had heard of better housing there
(b) Because wages were higher there
(c) So they could continue working
(d) Because they couldn't return to Mexico

4. What was the bag lady doing at the counter?
(a) Playing tic-tac-toe
(b) Working a cryptogram
(c) Working the New York Times crossword
(d) Reading a book

5. What was Alonso's answer when Ted asked what he would do if he couldn't find work?
(a) He said he'll appeal to the government
(b) He said something always turns up
(c) He said he'll return to Mexico
(d) He said he'll live off relatives

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the men when Ted works up the courage to ask if he can accompany them across the border?

2. How far were the men carrying water because of the broken pump at the house in the orchard?

3. How old was Juanito?

4. Where did Ted's friends get clothes that would make them blend in at the airport?

5. Why did Ted say American companies establish companies just over the Mexican border?

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