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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 6. In Sonoita - 9. Killed by the Light.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much water did the walkers carry with them on average?
(a) 1 eighth of a liter.
(b) 80 liters.
(c) Eight liters.
(d) Eight gallons.

2. Who walked at the front of the party during the trek through the Devil's Highway?
(a) Lauro.
(b) Santos.
(c) Mendez.
(d) Nahum Landa.

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

4. What was the location of the Border Patrol station that led rescue efforts for the men lost on the Devil's Highway?
(a) Wellton.
(b) Tulsa.
(c) Houston.
(d) Tallahassee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the sign reading, "USA Prohibido!" (57) confusing to Spanish-speakers?

2. Why did the walkers have to stop using the water tank near Bluebird Pass?

3. How did Nahum Landa know Reymundo Maruri?

4. How did Don Moi feel to hear the travelers laughing on the bus?

5. Which of the following creatures is NOT said to reside in Desolation?

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