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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 15. Aftermath - Afterword: Ten Years On.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last stage of hyperthermia?
(a) Heat Cramps.
(b) Heat Stress.
(c) Heat Stroke.
(d) Heat Fatigue.

2. Why did the walkers spend more time in the desert sun than other people making the trip?
(a) Solar winds delayed the sunset by a few hours.
(b) Mendez had a deep passion for long, desert walks.
(c) They had arrived at the big rock early, when there was more daylight left before sunset.
(d) They accidentally started their trip during daylight savings time.

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

4. Where were the Yuma 14 sent after their bodies were collected?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Texas.
(d) Mexico.

5. Why did the Mexican government stop distributing survival kits for border crossers?
(a) A controversy ensued after someone was exposed to a fatal food allergen contained within the kits.
(b) Mexicans complained that the resources should be redirected to people remaining in the country.
(c) The government ran out of funds to continue the program.
(d) Americans complained that they were encouraging illegal immigration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did the walkers leave during their border crossing?

2. What piece of Border Patrol equipment does Urrea describe as a "lifesaver" (25)?

3. Who died in Reymundo Sr.'s arms?

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

5. Who stayed near the back of the group to push stragglers forward?

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