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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 2. In Veracruz - 5. Jesus Walks Among Us.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the recruiter for the Coyotes?
(a) Reymundo Barreda Maruri Jr.
(b) Mike F.
(c) Don Moi.
(d) Jesus Mendez.

2. What economic role did Western Union play in Mexican/American relations at the time described by Urrea in Chapter 2?
(a) They stopped serving America.
(b) They stopped serving Mexico.
(c) They facilitated transfer of funds between Mexico and America.
(d) They stopped accepting pesos.

3. What was the location of the Border Patrol station that led rescue efforts for the men lost on the Devil's Highway?
(a) Houston.
(b) Tulsa.
(c) Wellton.
(d) Tallahassee.

4. 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 known for having progressive ideas of gender and sexuality.
(d) Coyotes were seen as very masculine.

5. What is Aztlan?
(a) A mysterious folkloric creature residing in the Devil's Highway.
(b) The traditional home of the Aztecs, said to be in the American Southwest.
(c) A well loved brand of Tejano beer.
(d) The code name for one of the walkers accompanying Mendez.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Don Moi's boss?

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

3. What pop culture figure did Don Moi resemble to the "muchachos of Veracruz" (48)?

4. What does "OTM" stand for when used by Border Patrol agents?

5. To what does the term "coffin-load" refer?

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