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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. Where did Ted's friends get clothes that would make them blend in at the airport?
(a) Wal-Mart
(b) From Mexico
(c) Flea markets
(d) From friends

2. What was El Mirage?
(a) A citrus grove
(b) A casino
(c) An oasis
(d) A retirement village

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

4. What kind of car did Martin drive?
(a) A pickup
(b) A Greyhound
(c) A van
(d) An Impala

5. How old was Alonso when he first left Mexico for America?
(a) Eighteen
(b) Seven
(c) Fourteen
(d) Twenty-six

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Carlos tell Ted he couldn't take a turn at the cooking?

2. What job does Carlos take?

3. Why did Ted want to go to Ahuacatlan?

4. Why did Ted say American companies establish companies just over the Mexican border?

5. What nickname did Ted use to refer to Phoenix?

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