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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. What time did the men say it was when they met with Mendez?

2. What important relationship did Jesus make while hiding from the sun in the border hotel?

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

4. What city did the walkers start their walk from?

5. What did the two remaining Coyotes take from the walkers before leaving?

Short Essay Questions

1. In which direction did Mendez tend to veer while walking?

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

3. What happens to the expedition led by Santos?

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

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

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

7. What are the toilets of budget border motels incapable of doing?

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

9. What mistake did the Coyotes make when the men arrived at the big rock?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Urrea describes the actions of anti-immigration and pro-immigration activists at length within The Devil's Highway. Explore Urrea's depiction of either side in the debate, focusing on his description of their activities and motives, and the tone he achieves when describing them.

Essay Topic 2

The governments of the United States and Mexico both have their foundations in European colonization. How is that history reflected within the pages of The Devil's Highway? Conduct your own research to select a working definition of colonialism. Explore interactions within the text that reflect your definition of colonialism and conclude by interpreting the role colonialism plays.

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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