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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. Which mode of travel did Alonso believe to be safest?
(a) Train
(b) Trailways
(c) Greyhound
(d) Airplane

2. What is the name of the priest's cat?
(a) Senorita
(b) Gringo
(c) Fluffy
(d) Ginger

3. What medical condition did Timoteo say he had that would make it dangerous to fly?
(a) A heart condition
(b) Eye problems
(c) Gall stones
(d) Arthritis

4. How much was the "fine" Alonso and Ted paidto the police who question them?
(a) Nothing
(b) 500 pesos
(c) 1,500 dollars
(d) 1,500 pesos

5. How much did a bag of lemons weigh?
(a) Almost one hundred pounds
(b) Almost eighty pounds
(c) Almost sixty pounds
(d) Almost forty pounds

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ted discover was to actually be his transportation across the river?

2. Who did Ted first ask for permission to accompany the group in the crossing?

3. What was the name of Martin's wife?

4. Where did Ted and the rest of the group stop first in Santa Monica?

5. How many people did Victor say wanted to come to America from his home town?

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