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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. What term did the media use for the men who died on the journey described within the book?
(a) The Yuma 14.
(b) La Cabeza de la Diabla.
(c) The Devil's Highway.
(d) The Wellton 26.

2. According to Urrea, which group would the agents at Wellton say could best describe "the real border world" (23)?
(a) Border Patrol newcomers.
(b) Border Patrol veterans.
(c) Walkers.
(d) Coyotes.

3. How was the work of Coyotes gendered in banda subculture?
(a) The work of Coyotes had no gender connotation.
(b) Coyotes were seen as feminine.
(c) Coyotes were seen as very masculine.
(d) Coyotes were known for having progressive ideas of gender and sexuality.

4. What country did the walkers leave during their border crossing?
(a) Veracruz.
(b) The United States of America.
(c) Canada.
(d) Mexico.

5. Who was the first white man to die on The Devil's Highway?
(a) Jonathan Kelly.
(b) Melchior Diaz.
(c) Stephen Miller.
(d) Christopher Columbus.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Urrea, why did "hungry men" (47) want to work with Don Moi?

2. What hidden tool does Urrea describe that allows Border Patrol agents to secretly track the movements of border crossers?

3. How many dead men did Border Patrol agents discover during their banzai run?

4. When do most border crossings from Mexico take place?

5. What does the suffix "-tepec" mean, according to Urrea?

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