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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. Which of the following groups is NOT included in the list of people who mock or dislike Border Patrol agents?
(a) Conservatives.
(b) Liberals.
(c) Civilians.
(d) Law Enforcement Officers.

2. Why was the sign reading, "USA Prohibido!" (57) confusing to Spanish-speakers?
(a) The sign was blown upside-down after a bad storm.
(b) The sign's color scheme was difficult to read.
(c) The sign was decorated with an inexplicable painting of a crab.
(d) "Usa" in Spanish means "to use," and does not connote "The United States of America."

3. Why do Border Patrol agents create "drags" (28) running east-west along the desert?
(a) To keep the desert sand looking nice and smooth.
(b) To fill time on long, boring days.
(c) To reduce glare from the setting sun.
(d) To force north-bound border crossers to leave tracks.

4. According to Urrea, what connotation does "pollo" carry when talking about chicken?
(a) It connotes that the chicken is sick.
(b) It connotes that the chicken is alive.
(c) It connotes that the chicken is cooked.
(d) It connotes that the chicken is hungry.

5. How was the work of Coyotes gendered in banda subculture?
(a) Coyotes were known for having progressive ideas of gender and sexuality.
(b) Coyotes were seen as very masculine.
(c) Coyotes were seen as feminine.
(d) The work of Coyotes had no gender connotation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Jesus AKA Mendez transferred from his usual route?

2. Who got Mendez started working as a guide?

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

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

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

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