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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. What term is used as a code name for indigenous peoples in the region?
(a) Oaxaca.
(b) Coyote.
(c) Walker.
(d) Migra.

2. What did the travelers buy with their money on the day they departed to cross the Devil's Highway?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Salty snacks, candy, Pepsi, and a little bit of water.
(c) Sun visors and foam shoes.
(d) Navigation tools and maps.

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

4. What kinds of maps did the Coyotes have?
(a) U.S. Geological Survey topographical maps.
(b) Maps drawn on notebook paper with bic pens.
(c) Maps of the wrong region.
(d) Highway maps.

5. What pop culture figure did Don Moi resemble to the "muchachos of Veracruz" (48)?
(a) Robin Hood.
(b) James Bond.
(c) Don Draper.
(d) Buggs Bunny.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Nahum Landa know Reymundo Maruri?

2. According to Urrea, what did men driving home from America bring with them to Veracruz in Chapter 2?

3. What other government organization sometimes has Border Patrol vehicles pulled over for inspection?

4. Why does Urrea suggest it was unlikely that Border Patrol agents were responsible for the lights at Bluebird Pass?

5. According to Urrea, what is the only thing Mexico does to prevent walkers from crossing the border in Sasabe?

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