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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 was Juanito afraid of?
(a) People
(b) Pigs
(c) Cars
(d) Dogs

2. How much did the group of men pay for the car that had a broken radiator?
(a) Three thousand dollars
(b) Three hundred dollars
(c) Three week's earnings from the orchard
(d) Three hundred thirty dollars

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

4. What new item did Ted discover at the house in the orchard?
(a) A black and white television
(b) A bedroom suit
(c) A waterbed
(d) A dozen folding cots

5. What argument did Ted use to urge the others to check into a motel?
(a) The need for showers
(b) The danger of freezing in the storm
(c) The danger of being spotted by immigration
(d) The danger od driving the undependable car at night

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the "glorified school bus" on which Ted traveled to Ahuacatlan?

2. What question did Emilio ask of Ted before making the decision that he can travel with the group?

3. What job does Carlos take?

4. How many of Placido's children were on hand to see him off?

5. How long had Martin been working in America before he sent for his wife and son?

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