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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 to actually be his transportation across the river?
(a) The hood of a car
(b) A bus
(c) A leady raft
(d) A speedboat

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

3. What time did Ted and Alonso board the bus?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) 9:30 p.m.
(c) 9:30 a.m.
(d) 6 a.m.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ted reach the man Alonso hoped would hire him to work?

2. Where did Ted and Alonso spend their first night in America?

3. What was Ted Conner's profession?

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

5. What kind of car did the coyotes pick Ted and Alfonso up in?

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