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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 6. In Sonoita - 9. Killed by the Light.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country did the walkers leave during their border crossing?
(a) Canada.
(b) Veracruz.
(c) Mexico.
(d) The United States of America.

2. What does "OTM" stand for when used by Border Patrol agents?
(a) "Over The Mesa."
(b) "Other Than Mexicans."
(c) "Onward, To March."
(d) "Ogle This Money."

3. What reason did Mendez give for getting into the smuggling business?
(a) He claimed to be a freedom fighter resisting the American government.
(b) He hoped it would help him make contacts as a musician.
(c) It was the best way to meet women.
(d) It was the only way to make a decent wage.

4. What cardinal direction was the direction of death in the ancient beliefs held by some of the men from Veracruz?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) North.
(d) East.

5. Why did the walkers spend more time in the desert sun than other people making the trip?
(a) Solar winds delayed the sunset by a few hours.
(b) They accidentally started their trip during daylight savings time.
(c) They had arrived at the big rock early, when there was more daylight left before sunset.
(d) Mendez had a deep passion for long, desert walks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument famous for?

2. What city did the walkers start their walk from?

3. Who was responsible for making sure the walkers had water on the Devil's Highway?

4. What was the location of the Border Patrol station that led rescue efforts for the men lost on the Devil's Highway?

5. What organization did the Texan and Arizona branches of Border Patrol start worrying about in the aftermath of 9/11?

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