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

2. How did the men react when confronted with strange lights at Bluebird Pass?
(a) They begged for rescue.
(b) They ran into the desert.
(c) They dropped to the ground and waited.
(d) They bowed down in prayer.

3. What reason did the remaining two Coyotes give for leaving the group?
(a) They were going to get water.
(b) They were tired of listening to the walkers complain.
(c) They wanted to cover more ground.
(d) They did not want to slow the walkers down.

4. How did the Coyotes communicate privately with each other?
(a) They spoke Cantonese.
(b) They passed notes.
(c) They whistled.
(d) They used sign language.

5. What did the walkers do after their Coyotes failed to return?
(a) They pressed north.
(b) They veered east.
(c) They stayed put.
(d) They returned south.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Reymundo relieved his brother did not join him on the journey?

2. How did Don Moi feel to hear the travelers laughing on the bus?

3. What asset helped Mendez maintain control of the group?

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

5. According to Urrea, what do Coyotes typically do before abandoning their walkers to die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What failed attempt did the walkers make to save themselves the night after they were abandoned?

2. What disagreement emerges between Santos and Mendez?

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

4. What happens to the expedition led by Santos?

5. What form of payment did Mendez insist on receiving?

6. How does Urrea describe Reymundo Sr.'s treatment of his son?

7. What are the initial signs of heat stress?

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

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

10. What caused the group to break apart after they pressed on without Mendez?

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