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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What country did the walkers immigrate to?
(a) Canada.
(b) The United States of America.
(c) Honduras.
(d) Portugal.

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

5. According to Urrea, which group would the agents at Wellton say could best describe "the real border world" (23)?
(a) Coyotes.
(b) Border Patrol veterans.
(c) Walkers.
(d) Border Patrol newcomers.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the term "coffin-load" refer?

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

3. What was historically significant about the group of men that Mike F. discovered?

4. What is Aztlan?

5. From what is the term "tonks," used in reference to border crossers by Border Patrol agents, derived?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were economic conditions like when the Yuma 14 lived in Veracruz?

2. According to Urrea, what is the most sensible interpretation of the sign "USA Prohibido!" for Spanish-speakers?

3. What was the banzai run?

4. Who is Ken Smith?

5. What is Desolation?

6. Who were the Wellton 26?

7. What techniques do Border Patrol signcutters use to locate walkers?

8. How does the sign warning travelers in Sasabe describe the Coyotes?

9. Who was the man that Border Patrol agents referred to as "Rooster Boy"?

10. According to Urrea, how did Operation Gatekeeper change border crossings?

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