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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. Who died in Reymundo Sr.'s arms?
(a) Reymundo Jr.
(b) Mendez.
(c) Rafael Temich.
(d) Nahum Landa.

2. According to Urrea, what do Coyotes typically do before abandoning their walkers to die?
(a) Collect cash.
(b) Lead their walkers in prayer.
(c) Convince their walkers to give up.
(d) Order their walkers to go to sleep.

3. What garment became a "torture device" (138) in the desert sun?
(a) Reymundo Jr.'s black pants.
(b) Enrique Garcia's cowboy boots.
(c) Reyno Hernandez's green pants.
(d) Reymundo Sr.'s silver belt buckle.

4. How many deserts were the men originally supposed to cross?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. What sign of civilization did the walkers find before meeting Mike F.?
(a) A pay phone.
(b) A bombing range.
(c) An old gas station.
(d) A Circuit City.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Urrea, why do Coyotes usually reject pesos from their walkers?

2. What became of the group that left the main group with one of the Coyotes once it became clear they were lost?

3. Whose idea was it for the remaining Coyotes to go their separate way?

4. Who walked at the front of the party during the trek through the Devil's Highway?

5. What happened to the walkers right after they ran into the desert at Bluebird Pass?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the initial signs of heat stress?

2. What happens to the expedition led by Santos?

3. Why did the Cercas gang like working with brothers?

4. Why did the Border Patrol agents fail to recognize Mendez?

5. Why were officials skeptical when Mendez claimed that he planned to return for the walkers?

6. According to Urrea, what do people crossing the desert have to resort to doing "sooner or later" (126).

7. How did Maradona change the Coyotes' plans at the last minute?

8. How does Urrea explain the low quality of budget border motels?

9. What happened to the Coyotes after they abandoned the walkers?

10. Why did Reymundo Sr. tear up his American money?

(see the answer keys)

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