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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 6. In Sonoita - 9. Killed by the Light.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the walkers spend more time in the desert sun than other people making the trip?
(a) They accidentally started their trip during daylight savings time.
(b) Solar winds delayed the sunset by a few hours.
(c) They had arrived at the big rock early, when there was more daylight left before sunset.
(d) Mendez had a deep passion for long, desert walks.

2. What "savage little maze" (113) did the men enter after Bluebird Pass?
(a) A confusing series of underground tunnels.
(b) A confusing collection of constellations that led them astray.
(c) An Arizona corn maze.
(d) The Growler mountains.

3. Where were the Yuma 14 sent after their bodies were collected?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Texas.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Mexico.

4. What city did the walkers start their walk from?
(a) No city- their bus driver let them off early.
(b) Sonoita.
(c) San Luis.
(d) Tucson.

5. What was the first white man who died on the Devil's Highway doing when he passed?
(a) Riding a dangerous horse.
(b) Trying to kill a dog.
(c) Fighting a local soldier.
(d) Wandering the desert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unfamiliar about the place names Jesus encountered in Sonoita?

2. What is Hotel Rio Colorado?

3. According to Urrea, what connotation does "pollo" carry when talking about chicken?

4. What was the name of the supervisory officer in Wellton station at the time of the book's events?

5. What term did the media use for the men who died on the journey described within the book?

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