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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 Ted supposed to pick soon after his arrival in Mexico?
(a) Juice lemons
(b) Juice grapefruit
(c) Juice oranges
(d) Juice apples

2. Why did many of the men refer to Lupe Sanchez as "Don Lupe?"
(a) Don was really his first name
(b) Don was a term of respect
(c) Don meant that he was a union worker
(d) Don was a term of endearment

3. What kind of car did the coyotes pick Ted and Alfonso up in?
(a) A Ford
(b) A Greyhound
(c) A Chevrolet
(d) A Dodge

4. What was the name of the "glorified school bus" on which Ted traveled to Ahuacatlan?
(a) The White Arrow
(b) The Red Rover
(c) The Blue Bayou
(d) The Yellow Submarine

5. What question did Emilio ask of Ted before making the decision that he can travel with the group?
(a) Whether he can find work
(b) Whether he has a drivers license
(c) Whether he has money
(d) Whether he speaks Spanish

Short Answer Questions

1. What was on the tractor driver's cap?

2. Why did Ted tell coyotes he wanted to cross the river into America?

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

4. What time did Ted and Alonso board the bus?

5. What were "gordos?"

(see the answer key)

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