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

2. What was the name of Don Moi's boss?
(a) Chespiro.
(b) Geppetto.
(c) Reymundo Barreda Maruri Jr.
(d) Jesus Mendez.

3. What collapsing commodity most damaged the economy of Veracruz?
(a) Oil.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Milk.

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

5. What country did the walkers immigrate to?
(a) Portugal.
(b) The United States of America.
(c) Honduras.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name for the stretch of desert that the walkers found themselves lost in?

3. Which of the following groups is NOT included in the list of people who mock or dislike Border Patrol agents?

4. From what is the term "tonks," used in reference to border crossers by Border Patrol agents, derived?

5. What desert vegetation did the walkers try to eat for hydration?

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