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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. Why did the Mexican government stop distributing survival kits for border crossers?
(a) A controversy ensued after someone was exposed to a fatal food allergen contained within the kits.
(b) Americans complained that they were encouraging illegal immigration.
(c) The government ran out of funds to continue the program.
(d) Mexicans complained that the resources should be redirected to people remaining in the country.

2. According to Urrea, what is the only thing Mexico does to prevent walkers from crossing the border in Sasabe?
(a) They have sub-contracted patrols to a distant U.S. Border Patrol outpost.
(b) They have dug a deep trench along the border and filled it with poison spikes.
(c) They have released retired but still-vicious police dogs to roam the area.
(d) They have posted a sign warning about the duplicity of the Coyotes.

3. What is Hotel Rio Colorado?
(a) A sarcastic term for a field of skeletons on the Devil's Highway.
(b) A "mecca" (80) of civilization lying between several different locations.
(c) A well-beloved and high-class chain of Mexican hotels.
(d) A fictional place from a popular but haunting Mexican ballad.

4. What city did the walkers start their walk from?
(a) Tucson.
(b) Sonoita.
(c) San Luis.
(d) No city- their bus driver let them off early.

5. With which of his family members did Reymundo Barreda Maruri Sr. travel?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His son.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first stage of hyperthermia?

2. According to Urrea, what two factors most unite the Mexican consular corps and the American Border Patrol?

3. Why do so-called "foamers" (29) wear foam blocks as they cross through the desert?

4. Which of the following creatures is NOT said to reside in Desolation?

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

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