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

2. What did Ted Conner say made him "an unlikely wetback?"
(a) His lack of knowledge about the culture
(b) His blonde hair and blue eyes
(c) His interest in the Mexicans
(d) His lack of knowledge about the language

3. What medical condition did Timoteo say he had that would make it dangerous to fly?
(a) Gall stones
(b) A heart condition
(c) Arthritis
(d) Eye problems

4. What did Lupe put in Ted's morning tea?
(a) Mint
(b) Lemon rind
(c) Lemon leaves
(d) Sugarcane

5. How many people did Victor say wanted to come to America from his home town?
(a) Only Victor
(b) Only a few
(c) Everyone
(d) Only twelve

Short Answer Questions

1. Hold old was Emilio?

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

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

4. What did Ted say would be his fate if the illegals were caught?

5. What was the name of Martin's wife?

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