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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. What did Ted discover was the meaning of "rinche?"`
(a) Texas Ranger
(b) Forest Ranger
(c) Mexican national
(d) Business owner

2. What was Ted Conner's profession?
(a) Coyote
(b) Movie producer
(c) Journalist
(d) Immigration police

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

4. What was Alonso's answer when Ted asked what he would do if he couldn't find work?
(a) He said he'll appeal to the government
(b) He said he'll live off relatives
(c) He said he'll return to Mexico
(d) He said something always turns up

5. Why did Ted tell coyotes he wanted to cross the river into America?
(a) He said he was a journalist working on a story
(b) He said he was a Mexican and couldn't cross legally
(c) He said he didn't want to cross
(d) He said he was wanted and couldn't cross legally

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Alonso say was the best thing about America?

3. How many people paddled across the river?

4. How old was Alonso when he first left Mexico for America?

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

(see the answer key)

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