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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ted's group buy pliers?

2. Why was Ted reluctant to drive when the weather turned icy?

3. What crop did Hilario say he worked after picking cotton for awhile?

4. Where had the farmer's son learned to speak Spanish?

5. What show is most popular among the men during their night in the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Ted reluctant to drive?

3. What happened to Ted when the group is arrested in Mexico?

4. What was Ted told about the meaning of the word "sancho?"

5. What do the members of the group say about the consequences of Jesus's decision to take Evangelica with him.

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

7. What was Juanito's errand and what else did he do while running that errand?

8. Describe the conversation and the misconception about Social Security numbers.

9. List at least two things Ted learns about the farmer in Idaho during his visit there.

10. What did Ted say about the fact that the Mexicans traveled without a map?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the cultural differences Ted notes between Americans and Mexicans? Were these good differences? Support your answers with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least two instances in which Ted was the subject of racial discrimination. What did he say about his feelings at these times?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the crossing Ted made with the group that included Jesus and Evangelica.

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