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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. 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 begged for water.
(c) The black head laughed.
(d) The black head warned him to leave.

2. Why was Jesus AKA Mendez transferred from his usual route?
(a) He was tired of working with Maradona.
(b) He wanted to diversify his skill set.
(c) He was starting to attract attention in his own sector.
(d) Don Moi was tired of dealing with him.

3. What sort of bullets do Wellton Border Patrol agents carry?
(a) Hollow-point bullets.
(b) Rubber bullets.
(c) Armor-piercing bullets.
(d) Birdshot.

4. What does the suffix "-tepec" mean, according to Urrea?
(a) Flower.
(b) Jaguar.
(c) Angel.
(d) Hill.

5. Why did the Border Patrol agents call Mendez "Rooster Boy"?
(a) They started off calling him "Hen Boy" but he complained that it was emasculating.
(b) He was trying to catch and eat a rooster when they intercepted him.
(c) He had a distinctive red forelock.
(d) He would scream every morning at the crack of dawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was carried by the apparition of a white woman who appeared before the warriors of the O'Odham in 1699?

2. According to Urrea, which group would the agents at Wellton say could best describe "the real border world" (23)?

3. What collapsing commodity most damaged the economy of Veracruz?

4. What name does Urrea use for the Border Patrol agent who discovered the walkers?

5. Who was El Chespiro?

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