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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 are the men when Ted works up the courage to ask if he can accompany them across the border?
(a) Don Beto's taco stand
(b) Don Beto's grill
(c) Don Beto's swimming hole
(d) Don Beto's billard hall

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

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

4. Where did Ted meet Alonso?
(a) In jail
(b) On a train
(c) On a truck
(d) On a bus

5. What did Alonso and Ted have on their feet when they arrived in America?
(a) Nothing, they were barefoot
(b) Ted was wearing sneakers and Alonso was wearing cowboy boots
(c) They were each wearing sneakers
(d) They were each wearing cowboy boots

Short Answer Questions

1. What factors did Ted say made picking fruit in Florida more difficult than in Arizona?

2. What did Ted learn was the only real common factor between the men living at the house in the orchard?

3. Why did many of the men refer to Lupe Sanchez as "Don Lupe?"

4. Where did Ted meet this coyote?

5. What job does Carlos take?

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