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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. 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

2. Which of the following items were on top of the bus?
(a) Sacks of feed
(b) A casket
(c) Spare tires
(d) All three

3. Why was Cucho driving eighty-three miles per hour?
(a) He thought the highway sign was the speed limit
(b) He wanted to get the trip over with
(c) He needed to go to the bathroom
(d) He was trying to outrun police

4. What medical problem did Candido have?
(a) The was blind
(b) He was on dialysis
(c) He had a brain tumor
(d) He had a heart condition

5. Where did Ted meet this coyote?
(a) At the Chicken
(b) At the Gunslinger
(c) At the Top Hat
(d) At the Viper

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Ted's friends get clothes that would make them blend in at the airport?

3. What was it that set off the metal detector?

4. What did Ted say was the reason the group was traveling together?

5. What did the men say "Amarillo" meant in Spanish?

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