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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Gringo and the Mexicano.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where didAlonso have the phone number of the man he hopes will give him a job?
(a) On a napkin
(b) In his memory
(c) On a matchbook cover
(d) On a rumpled piece of paper

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

3. What nickname did Ted give one of the coyotes?
(a) Big Teeth
(b) Bad Teeth
(c) Big Mouth
(d) Bad Breath

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

5. Where did Alonso plan to go to find work?
(a) Atlanta
(b) Mexico City
(c) San Francisco
(d) Houston

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alonso and Ted have on their feet when they arrived in America?

2. How did Ted expect to be taken across the river?

3. Where was Alonso hiding when the immigration officer found him?

4. What was Alonso's answer when Ted asked what he would do if he couldn't find work?

5. About how many men did Ted say were at the coyotes' headquarters?

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