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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were some of the men planning to head for Florida over Christmas vacation?
(a) Because they had heard of better housing there
(b) So they could continue working
(c) Because they couldn't return to Mexico
(d) Because wages were higher there

2. How many of Placido's children were on hand to see him off?
(a) Three
(b) None
(c) Six
(d) Four

3. What did Jesus say he'd said to a young woman when he was trying to compliment her choice of perfume?
(a) Your perfume is smelly
(b) I like the way you stink
(c) You smell good
(d) You have a good odor

4. What new item did Ted discover at the house in the orchard?
(a) A waterbed
(b) A dozen folding cots
(c) A bedroom suit
(d) A black and white television

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hold old was Emilio?

2. What was the name of the "glorified school bus" on which Ted traveled to Ahuacatlan?

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

4. What did Emilio say he did during the off seasons for fruit picking?

5. What did Maximo wrap around the cut on his hand?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ted note about the patience of the men during the trip?

2. What did the priest say attracted young people to the idea of traveling to the United States?

3. What was Evangelica wearing when she met the group at the station and why was she dressed in that way?

4. What was the original plan for this crossing into the United States?

5. Describe the cargo of the "White Arrow."

6. What were the mechanical problems the group encountered with the car they bought for the trip to Florida?

7. What did Ted say about the food at the "taquerias" and the social aspect of those facilities?

8. Why did Ignacio plan to make Ted a special pair of shoes?

9. Why did Ted say he wanted to go to Ahuacatlan?

10. How did Jesus get the money to pay the coyotes when he returned to America?

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