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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. Who was the cook at the home where the group was staying in L.A. when they first arrived?
(a) Ted
(b) Luis
(c) Victor
(d) Carlos

2. Which of the following items were on top of the bus?
(a) Spare tires
(b) Sacks of feed
(c) A casket
(d) All three

3. What school had Carlos attended?
(a) Mexico City University
(b) Oregon Agriculture College
(c) Iguala Community College
(d) Oregon State University

4. What did Alonso and Ted have on their feet when they arrived in America?
(a) They were each wearing sneakers
(b) Ted was wearing sneakers and Alonso was wearing cowboy boots
(c) They were each wearing cowboy boots
(d) Nothing, they were barefoot

5. How did Ted reach the man Alonso hoped would hire him to work?
(a) A cell phone
(b) By telegraph
(c) A pay phone
(d) By email

Short Answer Questions

1. What Interstate did the group choose for the majority of their route?

2. What was the name of the man who is giving Alonso a job?

3. What picture did Pancho have in his wallet that he said would protect those who prayed?

4. Why did several of the men make plans to leave the orchard?

5. What nickname did Ted give one of the coyotes?

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