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

2. Which of the following creatures is NOT said to reside in Desolation?
(a) The coyote-spirit, Ban.
(b) The good witch, Glenda.
(c) The evil witch, Ho'ok.
(d) Elder Brother, I'itoi.

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

4. Who processed the paperwork of the Yuma 14?
(a) Tucson.
(b) Veracruz.
(c) Tallahassee.
(d) Wellton.

5. From what is the term "tonks," used in reference to border crossers by Border Patrol agents, derived?
(a) It is an abbreviation of the phrase "ton of cussing."
(b) It is the sound of a flashlight breaking over a human head.
(c) It is a sly reference to the "s-knot," used by early Border Patrol agents to tie up border crossers in the days before handcuffs.
(d) It is a Harry Potter reference.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who got Mendez started working as a guide?

2. What is Hotel Rio Colorado?

3. Where were the Yuma 14 sent after their bodies were collected?

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

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

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