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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Urrea, what two factors most unite the Mexican consular corps and the American Border Patrol?

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

3. What is the official name of the case regarding the journey that led the Yuma 14 to their deaths?

4. Why did the Mexican government stop distributing survival kits for border crossers?

5. Who was Jesus AKA Mendez AKA Rooster Boy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who were the Wellton 26?

4. How does Urrea characterize the relationship between Border Patrol agents and politicians?

5. Who was Don Moi?

6. Who is Mike F.?

7. To whom does the term "Coyotes" refer?

8. What was the banzai run?

9. Who were the Yuma 14?

10. Who was Melchior Diaz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The journey of the Wellton 26 was undertaken entirely by people identified within the text as male. Write an essay analyzing the role that gender plays in Urrea's depiction of this deadly crossing. Use evidence from the text and any outside research you may require to analyze how codes of masculinity influence the walkers' motives, belief, or behavior.

Essay Topic 2

When describing the activities of American border patrol agents, Urrea is careful to detail the numerous conflicting political demands the border agents must navigate. Choose two different criticisms of border patrol that Urrea presents within The Devil's Highway. Analyze the nature of each criticism and the demand it places on border patrol. Conclude by explaining what compromises or conflicts these competing demands might place on border patrol activities.

Essay Topic 3

High rates of immigration can bring demographic change, revealing ethnic tensions. Write an essay exploring Urrea's rhetoric regarding race and ethnicity, tracing the relationship between racial attitudes and immigration policy.

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