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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 watering holes did Mendez miss while traveling through Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge?
(a) 2.
(b) 7.
(c) 0.
(d) 1.

2. What became of the group that left the main group with one of the Coyotes once it became clear they were lost?
(a) They made it safely to America.
(b) They made it safely to Mexico.
(c) They were never heard from again.
(d) They found help for everyone else.

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

4. What does Maradona do that surprised Mendez on the morning of his journey with the Yuma 14?
(a) He jumped from a closet.
(b) He called Mendez a loser.
(c) He disappeared.
(d) He bought Mendez a nice pair of shoes.

5. What asset helped Mendez maintain control of the group?
(a) His seniority.
(b) His sense of style.
(c) His experience.
(d) His large physique.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men decided to join the Coyote who advocated for a change of plans?

2. What is the first stage of hyperthermia?

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

4. What sign of civilization did the walkers find before meeting Mike F.?

5. What failed attempt did the men make to signal for help the night after their Coyotes left?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What geographical feature did Mendez get lost in, as if it were a maze?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why did Mendez tell the men to pretend that they were going to San Luis?

10. What are the initial signs of heat stress?

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