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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 10. The Long Walk - 14. Helicopters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the men travel so slowly up the sandy desert hills?
(a) Mendez plied them with alcohol right before they reached the hill.
(b) The wind blew so hard it took all their might to press forth.
(c) They slid back half a step for every step they took.
(d) They needed to walk carefully to avoid making tracks.

2. Who was the "little fat man" (85) that joined Mendez on the walk through the Devil's Highway?
(a) Don Moi.
(b) El Chespiro.
(c) Santos.
(d) Lauro.

3. What piece of Border Patrol equipment does Urrea describe as a "lifesaver" (25)?
(a) Their batons.
(b) Their pepper spray.
(c) The air conditioning on their trucks.
(d) Their guns.

4. Who was in the last group of Coyotes that left the walkers behind?
(a) Lauro and Nahum Landa.
(b) Mendez and Lauro.
(c) Lauro and Santos.
(d) Mendez and Rey Sr.

5. How do guides dress when traveling with walkers?
(a) Stylishly, to imply they are wealthier than they really are.
(b) Poorly, to disguise themselves from Border Patrol.
(c) In cowboy garb, to pose as American citizens.
(d) In black leather and spiked jackets, to intimidate the walkers into submission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time did the men say it was when they met with Mendez?

2. According to Urrea, what two factors most unite the Mexican consular corps and the American Border Patrol?

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

4. How many deserts were the men originally supposed to cross?

5. Who was responsible for making sure the walkers had water on the Devil's Highway?

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