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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1. The Rules of the Game.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do most border crossings from Mexico take place?
(a) Border crossings do not take place at any particular time.
(b) Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
(c) Between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.
(d) Between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

2. Why do so-called "foamers" (29) wear foam blocks as they cross through the desert?
(a) The foam is a fashion statement.
(b) They believe it reduces the tracks that they leave.
(c) The foam keeps their feet cool.
(d) The foam allows them to ski down brief inclines.

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

4. What was the name of the supervisory officer in Wellton station at the time of the book's events?
(a) Mike F.
(b) Jesus Mendez.
(c) Ken Smith.
(d) Luis Alberto Urrea.

5. Urrea describes an apparition of a black head in the dirt as seen by an unnamed traveler; what did the black head do upon seeing the traveler?
(a) The black head screamed in terror.
(b) The black head laughed.
(c) The black head warned him to leave.
(d) The black head begged for water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the location of the Border Patrol station that led rescue efforts for the men lost on the Devil's Highway?

2. What organization did the Texan and Arizona branches of Border Patrol start worrying about in the aftermath of 9/11?

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

4. What other government organization sometimes has Border Patrol vehicles pulled over for inspection?

5. Who was the first white man to die on The Devil's Highway?

(see the answer key)

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